Pulsed Power Engineer — Senior R&D

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos (NM)

Hybrid

USD 106,000 - 216,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HDHP)
Dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Maternity and parental leave
401(k) with match
Tuition assistance
PTO
Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to join the DARHT/J-6 team in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves designing and upgrading pulsed-power sources, diagnosing complex systems, and producing detailed reports.

Candidates should have strong electrical knowledge, data analysis skills, and capability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. Positions are available at R&D Engineer 2 or 3 levels, with responsibilities expanding at the higher level to lead design upgrades and supervise

Qualifications

  • Pulsed-Power Systems knowledge and hazards awareness.
  • Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics and to model circuits (SPICE).
  • Experience with data acquisition and analysis; proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or IDL.

Responsibilities

  • Design, model, and develop pulsed-power sources, loads, diagnostics, and systems for DARHT and other accelerators.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pulsed-power systems (Marx generators, PFNs, PFLs, IVAs, solid-state systems).
  • Provide technical input and analysis and guide technicians in fabrication and troubleshooting.
  • Produce technical reports and presentations; collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.

Skills

Pulsed-Power Systems
Electrical schematics
Circuit design
SPICE
Python
MATLAB
IDL
DOE Q Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell
HFSS
COMSOL
CST
Flux

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to join the DARHT/J-6 team in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves designing and upgrading pulsed-power sources, diagnosing complex systems, and producing detailed reports.

Candidates should have strong electrical knowledge, data analysis skills, and capability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. Positions are available at R&D Engineer 2 or 3 levels, with responsibilities expanding at the higher level to lead design upgrades and supervise

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