Power Electronics Engineer - Pulsed Power & DoD Systems

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA)

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Discretionary bonuses
401(k) match/profit sharing
ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Power Electronics Engineer in Colorado Springs to advance high‑power pulsed power and directed energy initiatives for DoD/DoE customers.

The role emphasizes design, modeling, field testing, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment. You will work on gate drives, protection circuits, SPICE simulations, and power conditioning while contributing to a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10–12 years in Power Electronics, Pulsed Power and related areas.
  • Experience with data acquisition equipment and analysis tools.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test and analyze high‑power solid‑state switching systems.
  • Perform SPICE, thermodynamic and EM simulations of power systems.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation.
  • Support leadership in Applied Research and Pulsed Power programs.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams during field tests when needed.

Skills

Power electronics
Pulsed power
High voltage handling
Gate drives
SPICE simulations
Power conversion
Data analysis tools
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

DipTrace
P-SPICE
LTSPICE
PLECS
PSim
COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) seeks a Power Electronics Engineer in Colorado Springs to advance high‑power pulsed power and directed energy initiatives for DoD/DoE customers.

The role emphasizes design, modeling, field testing, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment. You will work on gate drives, protection circuits, SPICE simulations, and power conditioning while contributing to a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists and

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