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Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. · 1 day ago

Pulsed Power Engineer - 1541

Colorado Springs, CO, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise focused on creating technology innovations for Commercial & Government organizations. They are seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid R&D activities, working on high voltage and high frequency equipment, and collaborating in a multidisciplinary team environment.

ConsultingMarket Research

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support rapid Research & Development (R&D) activities in Colorado Springs, CO

Work on high voltage (1-100s of kV) and high frequency (60 Hz up to 10 GHz) equipment

Demonstrate experience & knowledge in detailed design and analysis of high-power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high voltage insulation, compact & repetitive pulsed power systems, SPICE simulation, and protection & filtering circuits

Communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses on paper, and deliver technical briefings in face-to-face communication scenarios

Work and communicate well with others and manage time effectively to meet project objectives

Use basic data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and spectrum analyzers

Qualification

Pulsed Power SystemsPower ElectronicsHigh Voltage InsulationElectromagneticsHigh-Speed DiagnosticsSPICE SimulationData Acquisition EquipmentTechnical Proposal WritingTechnical CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

5+ years' experience with a BS or MS in Pulsed Power, Power Electronics, High Power Solid-State Switching, Applied Electromagnetics, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts)

Able to clearly communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses on paper, and deliver technical briefings in face-to-face communication scenarios

Must work and communicate well with others and be capable of multitasking and managing time effectively to meet project objectives

Experience using basic data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and spectrum analyzers

Significant travel may be required (2-3 weeks in a row a few times a year)

Light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds

Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist

US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

Preferred

8+ years' experience (excluding education) with a MS or PhD in Power Electronics, Pulsed Power (Marx Generators, Pulsed Forming Networks, Inductive Voltage Adders, Linear Transformer Drivers, Accelerators, etc.), High Power Microwaves, High Power RF, EMI Protection, High Power Solid-State Switching and Packaging, Power Conditioning, DCDC & ACDC Power Conversion, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts), Protection Circuits, High-Speed Communication Circuits, and Digital and Analog Controls, Power Magnetics, Gate Drives, I/O Interface Circuits and Control Hardware, and System-Level Design & Integration

Experience with FDTD EM and Multiphysics simulation codes, preferably with COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation Software

Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, Python, Mathcad, and Origin

Experience with writing technical and cost proposals

Active DoD TS or DoE Q clearance