Pulsed Power Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a lead pulsed power engineer to join our team to own the design, development, and testing of pulsed power systems. The ideal candidate enjoys participating in a project from start to finish, from design to hands-on work in a lab, data analysis, and pushing the prototype to manufacturing and productization. This role is focused on launching new pulsed power products in HPM and non-destructive testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, simulation, prototyping, & testing of pulsed power systems driving different loads.
• Work with product management, business development, & engineers to define technical requirements.
• Propose & develop novel architectures for pulsed power systems based on solid state building blocks.
• Lead a team in system prototyping, benchtop testing, and major field tests.
• Perform circuit analysis & electrostatic simulation to predict performance & validate test results.
• Apply scientific scrutiny to test results to interpret data, draw conclusions, and determine next steps.
• Collaborate with partners to integrate the pulsed power driver with x-ray or high power microwave loads.
• Communicate results of experiments or simulations to the team or customers.
• Ensure lab safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or related field, and 10 years of experience.
• Highly skilled at experimental lab work, especially with pulsed power circuits and diagnostics (voltage > 50 kV, high current).
• Experienced in setting up a lab or manufacturing environment from scratch including data acquisition.
• Experienced in circuit simulations and using measured data to validate/improve the simulations.
• Experienced in troubleshooting equipment such as vacuum systems, pressurized gas systems, data acquisition systems (sensors/monitors, oscilloscopes, delay generators etc), & electrical systems.
• Familiar with solid state switching devices and systems, how they can be used to achieve a desired waveform, and when it makes sense to use spark gap switching or other non-solid state options.
• Experience with High Power Microwave (HPM) systems.
• Comfortable with data analysis of physical time series data.
• Driven by technical curiosity and an eagerness to learn, self-driven to iterate quickly.
• Excellent communication in oral and written technical English.
• Enjoy figuring out how things work, taking things apart and putting back together.
• Detail oriented and able to stay focused on an end objective even while exploring development paths.
• Willing to take short trips on a regular basis to Bay Area, CA and Albuquerque, NM, if not based in CA.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role.
• Note: The position can be adapted to suit more junior or more senior candidates.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package! Generous paid time off. 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate. Strong work-life balance. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid paternal leave. In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $132,000-245,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc. also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), PTO, EAP, and company-paid holidays.