Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 17 hours ago
Power Electronics Engineer – Laser and Experimental Systems
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$146K/yr - $186K/yrLawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a leader in advancing science and technology to enhance U.S. security and global stability. They are seeking an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to support critical programs related to the National Ignition Facility and Photon Science, focusing on the design and development of advanced power electronics hardware and system upgrades.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Provide engineering support to design, simulate, and prototype critical power electronics circuits, including offline power converters, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters for high-energy laser systems
Contribute to the evaluation and selection of solid-state power semiconductor devices (e.g., SiC, GaN, thyristors, IGBTs, MOSFETs) for robust, high-reliability applications
Develop and implement moderately complex control algorithms for power converters using microcontrollers or DSPs
Design and test magnetics (inductors, transformers); perform thermal analysis and design cooling solutions for high-power systems
Participate in debugging and troubleshooting hardware prototypes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to make recommendations and provide solutions to resolve technical issues
Collaborate closely with physicists, mechanical engineers, and software engineers to support the delivery of integrated solutions for pulsed power, fusion energy, and laser-driven experiments
Participate in documenting technical designs, creating schematics, authoring test procedures and formal reports, and defining and recommending process improvements
Uphold the highest standards of personnel and facility safety during experiments and testing
Present technical results and recommendations in peer reviews and stakeholder meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
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 power converter topologies (e.g., buck, boost, H-bridge, resonant converters, etc.)
Comprehensive knowledge of, practical experience with, and demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areas: pulsed power, EV charging, power modulation/switching, grounding and shielding in a harsh EMI environment, or diagnostics/instrumentation systems associated with these areas
Experience and proficiency in performing moderately complex computational modeling and analysis to understand and predict system performance using modeling tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, and/or COMSOL
Applied experience with hardware prototyping, soldering, and testing using lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
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
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
Understanding of high-voltage, high-power switched mode power supply design and implementation
Experience with high-speed/high-power electronics for pulsed laser systems
Familiarity with the generation and measurement of large, transient magnetic fields and circuit breaker/fuse coordination
Benefits
Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)
Company
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
Founded in 1952
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
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Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
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David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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