Pulsed Power Postdoc: High-Impact Experimental Physics

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking postdoctoral researchers in pulsed power, experimental physics, and electrical engineering to support cutting-edge research on pulsed power systems and components. The role involves designing and analyzing high voltage breakdown experiments, developing diagnostics, and collaborating with universities and industry.

You will work onsite in a multidisciplinary team, contributing to Marx switch upgrades, insulator improvements, and high-energy density

Qualifications

• PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or related STEM field conferred within 5 years of start date.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments related to pulsed power and switch performance.
• Develop new electrical and optical diagnostics or improvements of existing diagnostic systems and analyze collected data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance experimental capability of pulsed power facilities.
• Apply the scientific method to develop, test, and refine hypotheses in pulsed power research.
• Publish findings and engage with the academic community.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Independent work

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in EE/Physics/related STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

PSpice

LTSpice

Ansys

Comsol

CST

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories is seeking postdoctoral researchers in pulsed power, experimental physics, and electrical engineering to support cutting-edge research on pulsed power systems and components. The role involves designing and analyzing high voltage breakdown experiments, developing diagnostics, and collaborating with universities and industry.

You will work onsite in a multidisciplinary team, contributing to Marx switch upgrades, insulator improvements, and high-energy density