Electrical Systems Architect

TechSource, Inc; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

401k plan with matching contributions

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect in Los Alamos, NM. This role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering and high-energy physics. The successful candidate will provide technical oversight and lead system integration efforts for a pioneering accelerator project. Ideal applicants will have over 20 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree, along with a track record in technical leadership. Excellent benefits include medical and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in electrical system design and integration for accelerators or high-energy platforms.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in multi-organizational project teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in system lifecycle management, requirements engineering, and verification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical authority across electrical and control subsystems.
• Lead the design and implementation of high-voltage and pulsed power systems.
• Collaborate with national lab teams to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Pulsed power systems

Magnet and power supply design

PLC controls and I&C integration

Analog/RF signal processing

Vacuum systems

Radiation-hardened electronics

Education

Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Overview

TechSource is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect to join the Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project team in support of the design, integration, and operational readiness of the Scorpius ~20 MeV linear induction accelerator, used for subcritical experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). This role is intended for a highly experienced technical leader with deep domain expertise in electrical engineering and system integration within accelerator or high-energy physics environments.

The successful candidate will provide strategic technical oversight, lifecycle system engineering leadership, and cross-disciplinary mentoring across the accelerator’s electrical systems. This position also requires extensive collaboration with national laboratories, vendors, and internal teams to ensure delivery of high-reliability, compliant, and innovative electrical solutions in high-voltage, high-radiation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical authority across all electrical and control subsystems of the Scorpius accelerator.
• Provide system-level architecture, integration strategy, and optimization for complex electrical and pulsed power systems.
• Lead the design, specification, and implementation of high-voltage, magnet power, I&C, vacuum control, and diagnostic systems.
• Conduct formal design and hazard reviews in compliance with DOE, NEC, UL, and national safety standards.
• Serve as technical mentor and coach to electrical engineering staff, guiding detailed design and implementation efforts.
• Collaborate directly with national lab teams (LANL, LLNL, SNL), ensuring project alignment and knowledge transfer across organizations.
• Oversee and validate the procurement, commissioning, and system performance qualification of integrated accelerator electrical systems.
• Lead root-cause investigations and high-impact troubleshooting of electrical system failures or anomalies.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivilent
• 20+ years of experience in electrical system design and integration for accelerators, fusion devices, pulsed power, or equivalent high-energy platforms.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in cross-functional, multi-organizational project teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in: Pulsed power systems, Magnet and power supply design, PLC controls and I&C integration, Analog/RF signal processing, Low-level signal detection and grounding/isolation techniques, Vacuum systems and radiation-hardened electronics
• In-depth knowledge of NEC, NFPA-70E, UL, and relevant DOE and NNSA standards for nuclear and high-voltage environments.
• Experience with electrical and controls system lifecycle management, including requirements engineering, verification, and validation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and electrical documentation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior contributions to linear induction accelerators or advanced particle beam systems.
• Experience working at NNSA laboratories (LANL, LLNL, SNL, etc.)
• Familiarity with high-radiation, cryogenic, or other extreme operating environments.
• Recognized subject matter expert with technical publications or patents in related fields.
• Any ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q security clearance, an active clearance is strongly preferred

What We Offer

We offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with paid life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution. Lastly, TechSource is now an employee-owned company. Each qualifying TechSource employee takes a direct stake in the company’s success and future growth through stock allocations. Stock allocations and vesting are determined by hours worked and tenure.

TechSource is a nationally recognized engineering consultancy specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects. TechSource provides direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas. TechSource’s outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. TechSource was awarded DOE Small Business of the Year in June of 2024.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Government Relations Services

At TechSource, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.