Onsite Pulsed Power Engineer — Test & R&D Specialist

Fisica, Inc; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Fisica ATI, based in San Leandro, CA, develops cutting‑edge pulsed power systems and radiation sources for defense applications. We seek a pulsed power engineer to lead test campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with customers to meet testing requirements.

The role emphasizes hands‑on work with large machines and complex diagnostics. Ideal candidates have a strong experimental background, comfort with data analysis, and the ability to communicate results clearly.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or physics.
• 4 years of experience (or 2 years with an MS).
• Hands-on lab work or engineering testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on large pulsed power machines and radiation sources.
• Design and troubleshoot experiments and diagnostics.
• Develop, calibrate, or troubleshoot sensors and calorimeters.
• Run circuit simulations and compare with data.
• Prepare presentations and communicate results to team and customers.
• Collaborate with customers to define testing requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Lab testing

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscope

DAQ systems

Vacuum systems

Job description

Fisica ATI, based in San Leandro, CA, develops cutting‑edge pulsed power systems and radiation sources for defense applications. We seek a pulsed power engineer to lead test campaigns, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with customers to meet testing requirements.

The role emphasizes hands‑on work with large machines and complex diagnostics. Ideal candidates have a strong experimental background, comfort with data analysis, and the ability to communicate results clearly.