Pulsed Power Engineer; R&D Engineer

Position: Pulsed Power Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
** What You Will Do*
* ** This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.*
* The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering, Operations, and Physics (J-6) Group is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to join our Pulsed Power Team. J-6 delivers state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed-power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of the Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission.

Our team's core responsibilities include:

+ Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) accelerator pulsed-power systems.

+ Designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed-power sources and systems for accelerator applications.

** R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000)*
* The selected candidate will:

+ Design, model, and develop new or improved pulsed-power sources, loads, diagnostics, and systems for DARHT and other accelerators.

+ Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pulsed-power systems, including Marx generators, Pulse Forming Networks (PFNs), Pulse Forming Lines (PFLs), Inductive Voltage Adders (IVAs), and solid-state pulsed-power systems.

+ Provide technical input and analysis on pulsed-power systems for DARHT and other accelerator applications.

+ Guide technicians in fabrication and troubleshooting activities.

+ Produce technical reports, documentation, and presentations.

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure reliable performance of DARHT systems.

** R&D Engineer 3 ($128,000-$215,900)*
* In addition to the duties outlined above, the selected candidate will:

+ Leading design upgrades to existing pulsed-power systems and diagnostics to enhance capability and reliability.

+ Direct troubleshooting, fabrication, and upgrade activities for DARHT and other accelerator systems.

+ Simulate and test pulsed-power systems for electrical performance and long-term reliability.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

*
* Pulsed-Power Systems

+ Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues and hazards associated pulsed-power systems and devices

+ Demonstrated knowledge in the use of interlocks and design features to mitigate risks and hazards

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Experience with pulsed-power hardware, diagnostics, and systems.

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

+ Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics

+ Proficiency in circuit design and modeling, including use of circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.

Laboratory & Computational Skills

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Experience with data acquisition and analysis

+ Knowledge of and experience with engineering/scientific computational tools such as Python, MATLAB, or IDL

Communication Skills

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.

+ Proven decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.

Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance

+ Usually requires U.S. citizenship.

** Additional

Job Requirements for the R&D Engineer 3 level:*
* In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

+ Extensive experience in pulsed-power design, implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

+ Expertise in electromagnetic finite-element modeling and analysis using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, HFSS, COMSOL, CST, or Flux.

+ Experience leading and mentoring technical staff and successfully managing technical projects or teams.

** Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 2:
** Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Education/Experience for R&D Engineer 3:
** Position requires a Master's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

** Desired

Qualifications:

*
* + Active DOE Q Clearance

+ Advanced Pulsed-Power Systems Experience

+ Experience designing pulse-forming networks, Blumleins, transmission lines, and switched capacitor banks

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Experience with high-power switches such as spark gaps, solid-state devices, and thyratrons

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Experience with linear induction accelerators

+ Knowledge of linear induction accelerator cells, including magnetic circuits and properties

** Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
** Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Typing or keyboarding, lifting 5-10 pounds, Carrying 5-10 pounds.

** Work Environment:
** Outdoors, In confined space, heights, Underground, Working alone, Working overtime…