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Thea Energy

Power Electronics Engineer

Kearny, NJ · On-site

$95K - $160K/yr

Knowledge of quench detection, crowbar protection, and superconducting magnet interface requirements. * Experience with thermal design and integration of cooling solutions in power electronics.

Thea Energy

Power Electronics Engineer

Kearny, NJ · On-site

$95K - $160K/yr

Knowledge of quench detection, crowbar protection, and superconducting magnet interface requirements. * Experience with thermal design and integration of cooling solutions in power electronics.

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How much do superconducting magnet jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for superconducting magnet in the United States is $22.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work with superconducting magnets?

To thrive as a Superconducting Magnet Engineer, you need a strong background in physics or electrical engineering, experience with cryogenics, and specialized knowledge in superconductivity principles. Proficiency with simulation software, CAD tools, and familiarity with laboratory instrumentation such as magnetometers is typically required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies enable the design, maintenance, and safe operation of advanced superconducting systems critical for research, medical, and industrial applications.

What is a superconducting magnet?

Superconducting magnets are powerful electromagnets made from coils of superconducting wire, which can conduct electricity without resistance when cooled to very low temperatures. This allows them to generate much stronger magnetic fields than conventional magnets while using less power. They are widely used in applications like MRI machines, particle accelerators, and scientific research due to their efficiency and high magnetic field strength.

What are common challenges faced by engineers working with superconducting magnets, and how can they be addressed?

Engineers working with superconducting magnets often encounter challenges such as maintaining the required low temperatures for superconductivity, managing quench events, and ensuring magnetic field stability. Addressing these issues typically involves meticulous system monitoring, robust cryogenic support, and the use of advanced quench protection techniques. Additionally, close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including cryogenics specialists and safety engineers—is crucial for troubleshooting and optimizing system performance.

What is the difference between Superconducting Magnet vs Electrical Engineer?

AspectSuperconducting MagnetElectrical Engineer
Required CredentialsPhysics or engineering degree, specialized training in superconductivityBachelor's or higher in electrical engineering, professional licensure often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, industrial facilities, hospitals, particle acceleratorsManufacturing plants, design offices, power plants, technology firms
Industry UsageResearch, medical imaging, particle physics, energy storagePower systems, electronics, telecommunications, automation

Superconducting Magnet specialists focus on designing and maintaining magnets using superconducting materials, often working in research or specialized industries. Electrical Engineers have a broader scope, working on electrical systems, circuit design, and power distribution across various industries. While both roles require strong technical skills, superconducting magnet experts have specialized knowledge in superconductivity and magnet technology, whereas electrical engineers have a wider electrical engineering background.

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NIST PREP Scanning Probe Instrumentation and Metrology Specialist

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

This position is part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Professional Research Experience Program (PREP). NIST recognizes that its research staff may want to collaborate with researchers at academic institutions on specific projects of mutual interest and, therefore, requires those institutions to be recipients of a PREP award. The PREP program involves staff from a wide range of backgrounds conducting scientific research across various fields. Individuals in this position will perform technical work supporting the collaboration's scientific research.
Research Title: Scanning probe instrumentation and metrology specialist
The work will entail: This work is on the frontier of experimental condensed matter physics, and combines several experimental modalities, including scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy, electron transport, and electron spin resonance. For more information about the group, see: https://www.nist.gov/pml/nanoscale-device-characterization-division/nanoscale-processes-and-measurements-group/scanning.
U.S. Citizen Preferred
Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Develop novel and cutting-edge instrumentation for scanning probe microscopy.
  • Support ongoing operations of scanning probe microscopy experiments.
  • Presenting results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.

Qualifications
  • A PhD degree in experimental condensed matter physics, or a related field.
  • Five years of experience in designing and building scanning tunneling microscopes (STM) and atomic force microscopes (AFM) operating in ultra-low temperatures (10 mK), ultra-high vacuum (UHV), and high magnetic fields (0-15 T). This experience should include the following sub-fields:
  1. Building piezo-electric motors and piezo-electric scanners operating from 10 mK to 300 K.
  2. Designing and building multi-contact sample and probe holders.
  3. Assembling AFM qPlus sensors.
  4. Preparation of atomically sharp probe tips for STM and AFM measurements.
  5. Characterization and treatment of STM probe tips by using a field ion microscope (FIM).
  6. Detailing wiring of STM and AFM modules with thorough documentation of assembly and wiring details.
  7. Experience in testing and debugging STM and AFM instruments with respect to electrical and vibrational noise.
  • Five years of experience in integrating multi-modal measurements in a single system, including STM, AFM, and electrical transport measurements in a single system operating at ultra-low temperatures and in UHV.
  • Five years of experience in the design and construction of cryogenic preamplifiers for STM and AFM measurements.
  • Five years of experience in designing and building UHV vacuum chambers and UHV transfer systems.
  • Five years of experience in the wiring and operation of dilution refrigerators.
  • Five years of experience in building gas handling systems for dilution refrigerators.
  • Five years of experience in design, fabrication, and testing of Radio Frequency (RF) filters to operate in a dilution refrigerator at ultra-low temperatures and in UHV.
  • Five years of experience in molecular beam epitaxy growth of materials, including 2D materials, van der Waals materials, and superconductor materials.
  • Research experience in 2D materials, including graphene-based heterostructures and related materials, with at least one related publication.
  • Research experience in superconducting materials with at least one related publication.
  • Five years of experience in developing and programming LabVIEW VIs for spectroscopic mapping of STM and AFM measurements on the Nanonis SPM control system platform.
  • Five years of experience in developing and programming LabVIEW VIs for instrument control, including dilution refrigerator and superconducting magnet systems.
  • Five years of experience in Python programming for instrumentation control and data analysis.
  • Five years of experience in 3D CAD design using Creo Elements Direct Modeling software.
  • Five years of experience in maintaining helium recovery systems and in the operation and maintenance of helium liquefiers.
  • Five years of experience in handling cryogens, including liquid helium transfer.
  • Five years of experience in 2D and 3D scientific illustration for publication in journals and public media.

Privacy Act StatementAuthority: 15 U.S.C. § 278g-1(e)(1) and (e)(3) and 15 U.S.C. § 272(b) and (c)
Purpose: The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) hosts the Professional Research Experience Program (PREP) which is designed to provide valuable laboratory experience and financial assistance to undergraduates, post-bachelor's degree holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty.
PREP is a 5-year cooperative agreement between NIST laboratories and participating PREP Universities to establish a collaborative research relationship between NIST and U.S. institutions of higher education in the following disciplines including (but may not be limited to) biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, engineering, electronics, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron science, physical science, physics, and statistics. This collection of information is needed to facilitate administrative functions of the PREP Program.
Routine Uses: NIST will use the information collected to perform the requisite reviews of the applications to determine eligibility, and to meet programmatic requirements. Disclosure of this information is also subject to all the published routine uses as identified in the Privacy Act System of Records Notices: NIST-1: NIST Associates.
Disclosure: Furnishing this information is voluntary. When you submit the form, you are indicating your voluntary consent for NIST to use of the information you submit for the purpose stated.
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