Pulsed Power Engineer

About the role

SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid Research & Development (R&D) activities in Colorado Springs, CO. The position involves working on challenging and interesting projects that require a strong foundation in electromagnetic and power electronics theory and application.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze high-power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high voltage insulation, compact & repetitive pulsed power systems
• Develop SPICE simulations and protection & filtering circuits
• Work with hardware, including high voltage (1-100s of kV) and high frequency (60 Hz up to 10 GHz) equipment
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to conceive, develop, and implement projects
• Communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 2 – 4 years of experience 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
• Work and communicate well with others, manage time effectively, and 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)
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 6 - 8 years of experience in Power Electronics, Pulsed Power, 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

Benefits

SARA offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; a generous PTO program; tuition & certification reimbursement; flexible work schedules; discretionary Employee bonuses; 401(k) match/profit sharing; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and more.