Pulsed Power Engineer

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As an Electrical Engineer in our Pulsed Power group, you will be responsible for the electrical design of large and small high voltage systems/subsystems and control, hardware procurement support, overseeing of assembly, testing, and operation of high voltage systems/subsystems that support pulsed power for powering rare-gas/halide (excimer) lasers; initially for Xcimer prototype systems, and continuing through the design and demonstration of a power-producing IFE reactor. We are looking for our engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and magnetic field analysis for pulsed power and high voltage circuit elements and systems, using 2D and 3D electromagnetic finite element analysis (EM FEA) software.
• Perform circuit simulations of transient circuits using lumped element codes such as SPICE and its derivatives and CASTLE (NRL).
• Communicate and interact with mechanical, laser and optical engineering members of the design team.
• Follow the design of the kJ-scale (optical) Phoenix laser system and subsystems through Preliminary and Final Designs.
• Support procurement of Phoenix hardware.
• Oversee and assist assembly by a team of interdisciplinary technicians.
• Support shake-down and testing of pulsed power system(s) for Phoenix.
• Support operation of the pulsed power equipment for laser development/iteration.
• Support and perform data acquisition and analysis.
• Continue above roles and responsibilities to participate in subsequent amplifier up-scaling leading to that which is needed for a power-producing IFE reactor.
• Participate in concept studies supporting the use of these lasers in a power-producing IFE reactor, and other applications.

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Pulsed Power, Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering/Technology.
• 1+ years of industry experience working on pulsed power systems.
• A willingness to learn from senior technical staff (40+ years experience).
• Interdisciplinary experience a plus.
• Experience with computer simulation as an analysis and design tool.
• Knowledge of transmission line theory as applied to transient circuits.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Interdisciplinary experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $115,000 - $190,000 a year.
• Consideration for other positions at Xcimer Energy.