Senior Pulsed Power Engineer - 1652

SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (SARA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) match/profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a Senior Pulsed Power Engineer to advance rapid R&D activities in pulsed power, RF systems, and high‑voltage power electronics.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, perform detailed design and analysis of high‑power switching technologies, SPICE models, insulation, and packaging; require hands‑on hardware experience and a DoD/DoE program mindset, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10–12 years of experience in Pulsed Power and related fields.
• Able to clearly communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses and deliver technical briefings.
• Must work and communicate well with others and multitask to meet objectives.
• Experience using data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, spectrum analyzers.
• Significant travel may be required (2–3 weeks in a row a few times a year).
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Light physical effort; standing, sitting, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid R&D activities in pulsed power, RF, and high‑voltage systems.
• Design, analyze, and test high‑power switching technologies and pulsed power networks.
• Perform SPICE simulations and evaluate insulation, packaging, and diagnostics.
• Collaborate on DoD/DoE programs and mentor multidisciplinary team members.
• Prepare technical briefings and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Pulsed power

Power electronics

High voltage

SPICE simulation

Team leadership

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

MATLAB

Python

Origin

Excel

Mathcad

SPICE

Job description

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Senior Pulsed Power Engineer - 1652

Full Time Colorado Springs, CO, US

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research & Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.

SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Senior Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid Research & Development (R&D) activities in Colorado Springs, CO. The HPEM team is at the forefront of radiated and conducted energy delivery systems from prime power to application. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow, lead, and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-term programs and new programs supporting the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to implementation.

Specifically, we are looking for a Senior Pulsed Power Engineer with skills and interest in pulsed power systems and drivers, RF systems, power electronics, high-speed diagnostics, and high voltage insulation. The position includes a wide range of challenging and interesting work that involves both high voltage (1-100s of kV) and high frequency (60 Hz up to 10 GHz) equipment. This position requires a solid foundation in electromagnetic and power electronics theory and application. Hands-on experience with hardware is vital and required.

This candidate must be a strong team participant and leader, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to lead engineers in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience & knowledge in detailed design and analysis of high-power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high-voltage insulation, compact & repetitive pulsed power systems, SPICE simulation, and protection & filtering circuits. Experience in power electronics, capacitor chargers, electromagnetics, microelectronics, and thermal design is a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 10 – 12 years of experience in Pulsed Power, Power Electronics, High Power Solid-State Switching, Applied Electromagnetics, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts)
• Able to clearly communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses on paper, and deliver technical briefings in face-to-face communication scenarios
• Must work and communicate well with others and be capable of multitasking and managing time effectively to meet project objectives
• Experience using basic data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and spectrum analyzers
• Significant travel may be required (2-3 weeks in a row a few times a year)
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
• Light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated; moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 16+ years of experience in Power Electronics, Pulsed Power (Marx Generators, Pulsed Forming Networks, Inductive Voltage Adders, Linear Transformer Drivers, Accelerators, etc.), High Power Microwaves, High Power RF, EMI Protection, High Power Solid‑State Switching and Packaging, Power Conditioning, DCDC & ACDC Power Conversion, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts), Protection Circuits, High-Speed Communication Circuits, and Digital and Analog Controls, Power Magnetics, Gate Drives, I/O Interface Circuits and Control Hardware, and System-Level Design & Integration
• Experience with FDTD EM and Multiphysics simulation codes, preferably with COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation Software
• Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, Python, Mathcad, and Origin
• Experience with writing technical and cost proposals
• Active DoD TS or DoE Q clearance

SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• Discretionary Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Pay Range:

Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $185,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of SARA's total compensation package for employees.

Application Deadline: October 12, 2026

SARA is an equal employment opportunity employer.