Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Pulsed Power & DoD Tech

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match

ESOP

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to advance high-power switching, energy conversion, and directed energy system research. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on DoD/DoE programs, contributing to designs, simulations, and testing.

The role emphasizes leadership, detailed design, and effective communication within a fast-paced environment, with on-site responsibilities and moderate travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant field.
• 10–12 years of experience in Power Electronics, Pulsed Power, and High Voltage systems.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment and software tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze high-power solid-state switching systems and gate-drive circuits.
• Perform SPICE, thermodynamic, and EM simulations for complex systems.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain project documentation.
• Support Applied Research and Pulsed Power Directed Energy programs.
• Contribute to field test activities and travel as needed.
• Demonstrate problem solving and leadership in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Power Electronics

Pulsed Power

High Voltage

DCDC/ACDC Power Conversion

Protection Circuits

Gate Drives

Data Acquisition

MATLAB/Python

Circuit Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DipTrace

P-SPICE

LTSPICE

PLECS

PSim

COMSOL Multiphysics

Job description

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to advance high-power switching, energy conversion, and directed energy system research. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on DoD/DoE programs, contributing to designs, simulations, and testing.

The role emphasizes leadership, detailed design, and effective communication within a fast-paced environment, with on-site responsibilities and moderate travel as needed.