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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 4 weeks ago

Pulsed Power Engineer – Laser and Experimental Systems

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$141K/yr - $214K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative solutions. The Pulsed Power Engineer will support the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science portfolio, focusing on the design and development of pulsed power and power electronics hardware to enhance system performance and reliability.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work under limited direction with moderate responsibility, use comprehensive knowledge, and exercise independent judgment to determine methods and recommend improvements within established frameworks and contribute to the fulfillment of project and organizational goals

Participate in providing engineering support and solutions to new pulsed power and power electronics hardware for NIF laser systems

Contribute to the design and upgrade of high-voltage solid-state pulse generators for multi-pulse systems (e.g., ARC-PEPC)

Contribute to the development and deployment of solid-state pulsed power for high-average-power laser-diode arrays

Support and troubleshoot NIF’s flashlamp power supplies and PEPC systems

Participate in the development and presentation of system reliability and performance metrics; provide recommendations and contribute to investments in system improvements

Provide solutions to problems of moderate complexity involving the electrical performance of system components under dynamic electrical loads and/or harsh electromagnetic interference conditions

Uphold and adhere to the highest standards of personnel and facility safety standards during all tests and experiments

Participate in documenting technical designs, creating schematics, authoring test procedures and formal reports, and defining and recommending process improvements

Present technical results and recommendations in peer reviews and stakeholder meetings

Perform other duties as assigned

Function independently with minimal direction, taking significant responsibility and using advanced knowledge and judgment to establish objectives, prioritize parallel tasks, allocate resources, and collaborate in the development of innovative methods/technology to guide the completion of projects and contribute to the development of organizational goals

Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary design and peer reviews to ensure safety and technical soundness of a range of complex electrical equipment, hardware, and related systems

Represent the organization as the primary technical contact on technical tasks and projects

Guide the completion of a project, establish project objectives and strategy, and influence technical direction by applying high-level technical concepts and techniques to drive successful outcomes for deliverables

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices

Qualification

High-voltage pulsed power systemsPower electronics hardwareComputational modelingAnalysisPulsed powerPower modulation/switchingDiagnostics/instrumentation systemsTeam collaborationTechnical report writingPresentation skills

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience

Comprehensive knowledge of, and practical experience with high-voltage/pulsed power systems, including prime power

Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areas: pulsed power, power modulation/switching, grounding, shielding in harsh EMI environments, and diagnostics/instrumentation systems

Applied experience in designing, building, testing, and operating high-voltage pulsed power systems

Comprehensive knowledge and skills and demonstrated proficiency performing moderately complex computational modeling and analysis (SPICE, MATLAB, COMSOL, or similar)

Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment managing multiple tasks, projects, and priorities

Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment, including the ability to prepare technical reports, deliver presentations, and explain technical information