IVA Pulsed-Power Technician — Accelerator Systems

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: INDUC
003907

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• Posted :
  October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
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Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA)

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Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA) to support the Scorpius accelerator project in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

This position will provide mechanical engineering support for the design, development, integration, assembly, testing, and operation of IVA hardware and associated pulsed-power systems. The engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a strong electrical engineering focus, providing mechanical expertise to support high-voltage equipment, structural assemblies, component interfaces, and overall system integration.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background with experience supporting complex electromechanical systems, preferably in accelerator, pulsed-power, research, or other highly technical environments.

Responsibilities:

Provide mechanical engineering support for Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA) systems and associated pulsed-power hardware.

Design, analyze, and evaluate mechanical components, assemblies, mounting structures, enclosures, and support systems used in high-voltage equipment.

Collaborate closely with electrical engineers, scientists, and technicians to integrate mechanical hardware with electrical and pulsed-power subsystems.

Develop and review mechanical engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.

Perform mechanical design and analysis related to structural integrity, material selection, tolerances, thermal considerations, and component interfaces.

Support hardware fabrication, assembly, installation, alignment, testing, and commissioning activities.

Identify and resolve mechanical design, fitment, assembly, and integration challenges affecting system performance and reliability.

Support mechanical interfaces involving electrical components, vacuum systems, cooling systems, diagnostics, and accelerator equipment.

Participate in design reviews, technical…