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Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

HQ Batavia

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is a DOE national laboratory in Batavia, Illinois, focused on particle physics and accelerator science.

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About Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's research explores fundamental particles and forces through accelerator-based experiments, neutrino science, and collaborations with international research teams. Fermilab also develops accelerator technology and operates computing and test infrastructure. DOE sponsors the laboratory; Fermi Forward Discovery Group, a partnership of the University of Chicago and Universities Research Association, manages it. Its programs include neutrino science, particle astrophysics, accelerator research, and superconducting technologies. Fermilab hosts major national and international experiments, develops accelerator improvements such as PIP-II, and maintains computing infrastructure for scientific collaborations. Its research is aimed at fundamental questions about matter, energy, space, and time.

Institution
DOE national laboratory
Sponsor
U.S. Department of Energy
Operator
Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC

Operating contracts

Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC · 89243024CSC000002

Current term ends
Dec 31, 2029
Maximum if options exercised
Dec 31, 2044

DOE October 2026 roster distinguishes the current contract end from the ultimate potential end including options. Fermilab’s prime-contract page identifies FFDG as operator and states performance began January 1, 2025.

FFDG Prime Contract | Office of General Counsel ↗

Capabilities1

Maturity and TRL describe this organization's work; the field-wide maturity is on each technology's page.

Supply Chain1 facility

Facilities1

  • PIP-II Accelerator
    Lab · Batavia, Illinois, United States
    Under construction
    Reported

Hiring Observations10 observed listings

Official careers and open roles ↗

Official board checked Oct 8, 2026. Complete employer-board inventory counts postings, not unique vacancies; roles may include non-defense work and multiple locations. This page shows a bounded sample plus previously tracked listings.

  • Accelerator Operator I ↗

    Batavia · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Accountant ↗

    Batavia · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Building Management Services Specialist ↗

    Batavia · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Chief Operating Officer ↗

    Batavia · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Childcare Teacher ↗

    Batavia · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • CMMS Systems Administrator III ↗

    Batavia · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Cryogenic Engineer ↗

    Batavia · Engineering

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Deputy Install Manager (3-year Term) ↗

    Lead, SD · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Deputy Installation Manager (Term Position) ↗

    SD · Other

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

  • Electrical Engineer (3-year term) ↗

    Lead, SD · Engineering

    Open when checked · fermi-national-accelerator-laboratory Workday public career board (observed CXS endpoint)

    Checked Oct 8, 2026

A sample of observed listings, not a total vacancy count. Availability may have changed since collection. Categories are inferred from job titles.

Sources11

Show all 11 sources and supporting evidence

Profile8

  1. 1

    Supports Organization

  2. 2

    Supports Organization · research

    “PIP-II, a particle accelerator project for generating intense neutrino beams”
  3. 3

    Supports Organization

  4. 4

    U.S. Department of Energy · Supports Organization · description

    “Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is the premier particle physics laboratory in the United States,”
  5. 5
  6. 6

    Supports Organization

  7. 7

    Supports Organization · institution.operator

    “Fermilab is managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.”
  8. 8

    Supports Organization

Technologies1

  1. 9

    Supports Organization technology · research

    “Fermilab will test and develop superconducting radio frequency cavities, a key technology for next-generation accelerators”

Supply chain1

  1. 10

    Fermilab · Supports Facility · facility.status

    “PIP-II is building a new, powerful linear accelerator”

Other1

  1. 11

    Supports Job posting

    “Deputy Installation Manager (Term Position)”

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