Pulsed Power Engineer

Scientific Applications & Research Associates (SARA), Inc. provided pay range

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$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Pulsed Power Engineer - 1532

Full Time

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world‑class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real‑world problems with cost‑effective solutions… that work.

SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid Research & Development (R&D) activities in Colorado Springs, CO. The HPEM team is at the forefront of radiated and conducted energy delivery systems from prime power to application. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow, lead, and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long‑term programs and new programs supporting the DoD, DoE, and their contractors.

Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to implementation.

Specifically, we are looking for a Pulsed Power Engineer with skills and interest in pulsed power systems and drivers, RF systems, power electronics, high‑speed diagnostics, and high voltage insulation. The position includes a wide range of challenging and interesting work that involves both high voltage (1-100s of kV) and high frequency (60 Hz up to 10 GHz) equipment. This position requires a solid foundation in electromagnetic and power electronics theory and application.

Hands‑on experience with hardware is vital and required.

This candidate must be a strong team participant and leader, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to lead engineers in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience & knowledge in detailed design and analysis of high‑power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high voltage insulation, compact & repetitive pulsed power systems, SPICE simulation, and protection & filtering circuits.

Experience in power electronics, capacitor chargers, electromagnetics, microelectronics, and thermal design is a plus.

• 5+ years’ experience with a BS or MS 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
• Must work and communicate well with others and be capable of multitasking and managing time effectively to 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)
• Light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well‑lighted and well‑ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top‑Secret security clearance

• 8+ years’ experience (excluding education) with a MS or PhD in Power Electronics, Pulsed Power (Marx Generators, Pulsed Forming Networks, Inductive Voltage Adders, Linear Transformer Drivers, Accelerators, etc.), 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…