Senior Pulsed Power Engineer - High-Voltage Systems On-Site

zap-energy-careers; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zap Energy is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer for an on-site role in Everett, WA. You will design high-voltage pulsed power systems, develop simulations, and test performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of pulsed power experience, familiarity with Marx/LTD architectures, and proficiency with Ansys Maxwell 3D and high-voltage diagnostics. Washington salary range applies.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years experience in pulsed power/high voltage design and testing.
• Experience with 50kV+, 100kA+ pulsed power systems and Marx/LTD architectures.
• Familiar with HV components and insulation systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and signal integrity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-voltage pulsed power systems with reliability focus.
• Create simulation models and perform electromagnetic analysis.
• Conduct HV/HF testing and analyze waveforms and energy delivery.
• Develop diagnostics and measurement techniques for pulse parameters.
• Troubleshoot failures and implement design improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on integration.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Pulsed power design

High voltage electronics

EMI & grounding

Diagnostics & testing

Signal integrity

Troubleshooting

Oscilloscopes

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics

Tools

Ansys Maxwell 3D

SPICE

3D FEA modeling tools

Marx generators

LTD

Job description

Zap Energy is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer for an on-site role in Everett, WA. You will design high-voltage pulsed power systems, develop simulations, and test performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable operation.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of pulsed power experience, familiarity with Marx/LTD architectures, and proficiency with Ansys Maxwell 3D and high-voltage diagnostics. Washington salary range applies.