Hybrid Pulsed Power Engineer – Electromagnetic Diagnostics

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA invites applications for Pulsed Power Engineer – Electromagnetic Diagnostics. Join a team developing RF and optical diagnostic technologies for high-energy pulsed power experiments, with hands-on lab work and collaboration across disciplines.

Hybrid schedule offered, with some in-person and remote work opportunities. Successful candidates will design, test, and operate diagnostics, analyze data, and document engineering work while pursuing

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q-level clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical, optical, or electromagnetic engineering concepts.
• Fundamental knowledge of electromagnetic wave physics and RF/microwave engineering.
• Knowledge of signal processing, image processing, or numerical methods (Python or MATLAB).
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, network analyzers, waveform generators, coaxial cables, fiber-optic components, or digital multimeters).
• Ability to travel offsite for testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, calibrate, and operate optical and RF diagnostics for pulsed power experiments.
• Develop and evaluate diagnostic components and systems.
• Perform hands-on lab testing and collect data from high-voltage and pulsed power systems.
• Analyze experimental data using signal-processing, image-processing, and numerical methods.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, PCB layouts, assembly instructions, calibration procedures, and technical reports.
• Apply simulation tools to evaluate electromagnetic and diagnostic design problems.
• Travel as needed to support off-site testing.

Skills

Clearance eligible

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Network analyzers

Waveform generators

Coaxial cables

Fiber-optic components

Digital multimeters

Job description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA invites applications for Pulsed Power Engineer – Electromagnetic Diagnostics. Join a team developing RF and optical diagnostic technologies for high-energy pulsed power experiments, with hands-on lab work and collaboration across disciplines.

Hybrid schedule offered, with some in-person and remote work opportunities. Successful candidates will design, test, and operate diagnostics, analyze data, and document engineering work while pursuing