Pulsed Power Engineer – Lead Tests & R&D

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

401k match

Job summary

Fisica ATI, based in San Leandro, CA, develops cutting‑edge pulsed power systems and radiation sources. We seek a hands‑on pulsed power engineer to lead tests, troubleshoot diagnostics, and collaborate with customers on test campaigns.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and help advance new pulsed power technologies. The role requires a BS in engineering, 4 years experience (or 2 with MS), and strong communication in technical English.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field.
• 4 years of experience (or 2 years with an MS degree).
• Highly skilled at experimental lab work or working on engines or electronics.
• Comfortable using basic tools and reading engineering drawings to assemble or troubleshoot equipment.
• Experienced in troubleshooting equipment such as vacuum systems, gas systems, data acquisition systems, or electrical systems.
• Comfortable with data analysis of physical time series data.
• Ideal candidates would have a working knowledge of pulsed power or x‑ray radiation sources.
• Driven by technical curiosity and an eagerness to learn, self‑driven to iterate quickly.
• Excellent communication in oral and written technical English.
• Detail oriented and observant of details that could impact experimental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to conduct tests on large pulsed power machines and radiation sources.
• Contribute to the design and execution of experiments, on real machines or in simulations.
• Tackle new and varied development problems where only general objectives are stated.
• Design and troubleshoot x‑ray, e‑beam, or RF radiation sources, or components of a pulsed power system such as switches or capacitor banks.
• Develop, troubleshoot, or calibrate diagnostics such as high voltage/current sensors or calorimeters.
• Run basic circuit simulations and compare results to experimental data.
• Apply scientific scrutiny to experimental & simulation results to interpret & draw conclusions.Communicate results of experiments or simulations to teammates and customers.
• Prepare presentations and/or scientific writing.
• Work with customers to understand testing requirements and how to achieve them.
• Contribute ideas for impactful advanced R&D projects to the team.
• Actively engage to ensure safety protocols are followed and take required safety training.

Skills

Experimental lab work

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings literacy

Data analysis

Communication in English

Curiosity & iterative mindset

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Vacuum systems

Gas systems

Data acquisition systems

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Fisica ATI, based in San Leandro, CA, develops cutting‑edge pulsed power systems and radiation sources. We seek a hands‑on pulsed power engineer to lead tests, troubleshoot diagnostics, and collaborate with customers on test campaigns.

You will design experiments, analyze data, and help advance new pulsed power technologies. The role requires a BS in engineering, 4 years experience (or 2 with MS), and strong communication in technical English.