Pulsed Power Engineer - 1688

SARA Inc • Colorado Springs, CO

5h • $80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a defense research and development enterprise creating technology innovations for commercial and government organizations. Its High Power Electromagnetics Division is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid research and development activities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The engineer will work with engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-term and new programs supporting the DoD, DoE, and their contractors, contributing to multidisciplinary work from conception through implementation.

The position involves pulsed power systems and drivers, RF systems, power electronics, high-speed diagnostics, and high-voltage insulation. Work spans high-voltage equipment (1 to hundreds of kilovolts) and high-frequency equipment (60 Hz to 10 GHz). The role requires a strong foundation in electromagnetic and power electronics theory and application, along with hands-on hardware experience. The engineer will contribute as a team participant and leader, communicate effectively, work resourcefully and creatively, and may lead engineers in a multidisciplinary environment. Significant travel may be required, including trips of two to three consecutive weeks a few times per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in pulsed power, power electronics, high-power solid-state switching, applied electromagnetics, or high voltage (1 to hundreds of kilovolts).
• A solid foundation in electromagnetic and power electronics theory and application.
• Required hands-on hardware experience.
• Experience and knowledge in detailed design and analysis of high-power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high-voltage insulation, compact and repetitive pulsed power systems, SPICE simulation, and protection and filtering circuits.
• Ability to clearly communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses in writing, and deliver technical briefings face-to-face.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others, multitask, and manage time effectively to meet project objectives.
• Experience using basic data acquisition equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and spectrum analyzers.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability to perform light physical effort, including standing, sitting, using hands, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in power electronics; pulsed power systems such as Marx generators, pulsed forming networks, inductive voltage adders, linear transformer drivers, or accelerators; high-power microwaves or RF; EMI protection; high-power solid-state switching and packaging; power conditioning; DC-DC and AC-DC power conversion; high voltage; protection circuits; high-speed communication circuits; digital and analog controls; power magnetics; gate drives; I/O interface circuits and control hardware; or system-level design and integration.
• Experience with FDTD electromagnetic and multiphysics simulation codes, preferably COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation Software.
• Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, Python, Mathcad, and Origin.
• Experience writing technical and cost proposals.
• Active DoD TS or DoE Q clearance.
• Experience in power electronics, capacitor chargers, electromagnetics, microelectronics, or thermal design.

Responsibilities

• Support rapid research and development activities in the High Power Electromagnetics Division.
• Contribute to pulsed power systems and drivers, RF systems, power electronics, high-speed diagnostics, and high-voltage insulation work.
• Perform detailed design and analysis involving high-power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high-voltage insulation, compact and repetitive pulsed power systems, SPICE simulation, and protection and filtering circuits.
• Communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses in writing and deliver technical briefings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and, as needed, lead engineers.
• Travel for project work when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus other supplemental programs.
• Generous PTO program covering vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discretionary employee bonuses.
• 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level