Pulsed Power Engineer ; R&D Engineer
Job in
Los Alamos, Los Alamos County, New Mexico, 87545, USA
Listed on 2026-09-28
Listing for:
Los Alamos National Security LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
What You Will Do
The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a R&D Engineer 1/2 to provide expertise, support, and technical expertise in all aspects of testing and troubleshooting pulsed power systems. We look for candidates with expertise in electric circuits including experiment setup, live analysis of data during testing, and ability to make changes to improve designs. This position will support LAMP and LANE project activities and regular operations of the LANSCE accelerator.
Thisposition will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 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. R&D Engineer 1: $96,600-$158,000
- Assisting with the design, testing, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pulsed power systems, including high-voltage power supplies and associated electronics, in support of LANSCE accelerator and its upgrades.
- Supporting the maintenance and troubleshooting of high-voltage/high-current power supplies and associated electronics used in fast rise-time beam-kicker systems.
- Assisting with the planning and implementation of pulsed power systems, such as Blumlein modulators, power electronic systems, and associated high-voltage pulsed power systems, in support of LANSCE operation and upgrades.
- Supporting the development and application of analysis and control systems for pulsed power equipment.
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation for pulsed power and high-voltage systems to assist with system assembly, maintenance, and issue resolution.
- Assisting with basic circuit analysis using simulation tools such as PSPICE, Multisim, or LTSPICE in evaluating pulsed power system behavior.
- Applying foundational engineering analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, Mathcad) to support modeling and performance evaluation of pulsed power systems.
- Documenting maintenance activities, technical observations, and basic reports to support LANSCE Pulsed Power team recordkeeping and communication.
- Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the operational readiness of pulsed power systems during accelerator activities.
Providing on-call support for the LANSCE Pulsed Power team after hours and on weekends, typically for one week per 1.5 months during the approximately seven-month accelerator operations period.
R&D Engineer 2: $106,400-$176,000- Performing the design, testing, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pulsed power systems, including high-voltage power supplies and associated electronics, in support of LANSCE accelerator and its upgrades.
- Performing the maintenance and troubleshooting of high-voltage/high-current power supplies and associated electronics used in fast rise-time beam-kicker systems.
- Planning and implementing pulsed power systems, such as Blumlein modulators, power electronic systems, and associated high-voltage pulsed power systems, in support of LANSCE operation and upgrades.
- Supporting the development and application of analysis and control systems for pulsed power equipment.
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component-level technical documentation to support system assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Using circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE, Multisim, LTSPICE, or similar software to analyze circuit behavior and support design and test activities.
- Applying matrix algebra and engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Mathcad, or similar software to evaluate system performance and support modeling efforts.
- Documenting technical work in clear written reports, test summaries, and presentations, and communicating results effectively to team members and stakeholders.
- Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet project objectives.
- Planning, coordinating, and leading test experiments, including preparing test configurations, supporting safe execution, documenting results, and helping drive resolution of identified issues.
Providing on-call support for the LANSCE Pulsed Power team after hours and on weekends, typically for one week per 1.5 months during the approximately seven-month accelerator operations period.
What You Need MinimumJob Requirements:
- Experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and characterization of electrical circuits, with the ability to analyze performance, identify…
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