Pulsed Power Engineer; R&D Engineer . Los Alamos LilyLifestyle
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Job Title
Pulsed Power Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
LocationLos Alamos, NM, United States
OrganizationJ-6/Engineering, Operations, & Physics
SalarySalary ranges not listed.
Recruitment NoticeThis position is open for external candidates only to apply.
What You Will DoThe 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. Depending on the candidate’s skills, the role will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or R&D Engineer 3 level, with additional responsibilities for the higher level.
Core Responsibilities- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
- Designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed-power sources and systems for accelerator applications.
- 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.
- Lead 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 on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
Pulsed-Power Systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues and hazards associated with pulsed-power systems and devices.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the use of interlocks and design features to mitigate risks and hazards.
- 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 the use of circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.
Laboratory & Computational Skills
- 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.
Clearance
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance (usually requires U.S. citizenship).
- 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.
R&D Engineer 2
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.
R&D Engineer 3
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, Blumlein line, transmission lines, and switched-capacitor banks.
- Experience with high-power switches such as spark gaps, solid-state devices, and thyratrons.
- Experience with linear induction accelerators and knowledge of linear induction accelerator cells, including…
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