Electrical Systems Architect - Actively
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Tech Source is seeking a Principal Electrical Systems Architect to join the Advanced Sources and Detector (ASD) Project team in support of the design, integration, and operational readiness of the Scorpius ~20 MeV linear induction accelerator, used for subcritical experiments at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS). This role is intended for a highly experienced technical leader with deep domain expertise in electrical engineering and system integration within accelerator or high-energy physics environments.
The successful candidate will provide strategic technical oversight, lifecycle system engineering leadership, and cross-disciplinary mentoring across the accelerator's electrical systems. This position also requires extensive collaboration with national laboratories, vendors, and internal teams to ensure delivery of high-reliability, compliant, and innovative electrical solutions in high-voltage, high-radiation environments.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the principal technical authority across all electrical and control subsystems of the Scorpius accelerator.
- Provide system-level architecture, integration strategy, and optimization for complex electrical and pulsed power systems.
- Lead the design, specification, and implementation of high‑voltage, magnet power, I&C, vacuum control, and diagnostic systems.
- Conduct formal design and hazard reviews in compliance with DOE, NEC, UL, and national safety standards.
- Serve as technical mentor and coach to electrical engineering staff, guiding detailed design and implementation efforts.
- Collaborate directly with national lab teams (LANL, LLNL, SNL), ensuring project alignment and knowledge transfer across organizations.
- Oversee and validate the procurement, commissioning, and system performance qualification of integrated accelerator electrical systems.
- Lead root‑cause investigations and high‑impact troubleshooting of electrical system failures or anomalies.
- Master's in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, or equivalent.
- 20+ years of experience in electrical system design and integration for accelerators, fusion devices, pulsed power, or equivalent high‑energy platforms.
- Proven track record of technical leadership in cross‑functional, multi‑organizational project teams.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Pulsed power systems
- Magnet and power supply design
- PLC controls and I&C integration
- Analog/RF signal processing
- Low‑level signal detection and grounding/isolation techniques
- Vacuum systems and radiation‑hardened electronics
- In-depth knowledge of NEC, NFPA‑70E, UL, and relevant DOE and NNSA standards for nuclear and high‑voltage environments.
- Experience with electrical and controls system lifecycle management, including requirements engineering, verification, and validation.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and electrical documentation tools.
- Prior contributions to linear induction accelerators or advanced particle beam systems.
- Experience working at NNSA laboratories (LANL, LLNL, SNL, etc.).
- Familiarity with high‑radiation, cryogenic, or other extreme operating environments.
- Recognized subject matter expert with technical publications or patents in related fields.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q security clearance; an active clearance is strongly preferred.
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