Los Alamos National Laboratory
Pulsed Power Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545
Overview
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The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering, Operations, and Physics (J-6) Group is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to join our Pulsed Power Team. J-6 delivers state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed-power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of the Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission.
What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The selected candidate will join the Pulsed Power Team and work on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
Designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed-power sources and systems for accelerator applications.
R&D Engineer 2
— $104,100 - $172,200. The selected candidate will:
Design, model, and develop new or improved pulsed-power sources, loads, diagnostics, and systems for DARHT and other accelerators.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pulsed-power systems, including Marx generators, PFNs, PFLs, IVAs, and solid-state pulsed-power systems.
Provide technical input and analysis on pulsed-power systems for DARHT and other accelerator applications.
Guide technicians in fabrication and troubleshooting activities.
Produce technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure reliable performance of DARHT systems.
R&D Engineer 3
— $125,200 - $211,300. In addition to the duties above, the selected candidate will:
Lead design upgrades to existing pulsed-power systems and diagnostics to enhance capability and reliability.
Direct troubleshooting, fabrication, and upgrade activities for DARHT and other accelerator systems.
Simulate and test pulsed-power systems for electrical performance and long-term reliability.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Pulsed-Power Systems
Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues and hazards associated with pulsed-power systems and devices.
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of interlocks and design features to mitigate risks and hazards.
Experience with pulsed-power hardware, diagnostics, and systems.
Electrical Engineering Knowledge
Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics.
Proficiency in circuit design and modeling, including use of circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.
Laboratory & Computational Skills
Experience with data acquisition and analysis.
Knowledge of and experience with engineering/scientific computational tools such as Python, MATLAB, or IDL.
Communication Skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
Proven decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
Usually requires U.S. citizenship.
Additional Job Requirements for the R&D Engineer 3 level
Extensive experience in pulsed-power design, implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Expertise in electromagnetic finite-element modeling and analysis using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, HFSS, COMSOL, CST, or Flux.
Experience leading and mentoring technical staff and managing technical projects or teams.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
R&D Engineer 3:
Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Active DOE Q Clearance
Advanced Pulsed-Power Systems Experience
Experience designing pulse-forming networks, Blumleins, transmission lines, and switched capacitor banks
Experience with high-power switches such as spark gaps, solid-state devices, and thyratrons
Experience with linear induction accelerators
Knowledge of linear induction accelerator cells, including magnetic circuits and properties
Essential Job Functions Ability to speak, hear, and perform basic physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment Outdoors, in confined spaces, at heights, underground, with weapons or explosives, with vibrating equipment/machinery, near moving machinery, and around chemicals, dusts, mists, fumes, or other hazards. Use of PPE as required.
Work Location The work location for this position is hybrid and located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location.
Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Other Additional details: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, relocation assistance, and more. Clearance: Q (position will be cleared to this level). This position requires U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a DOE Q clearance. New-employment drug testing is required. Equal opportunity and policy information are provided above.
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Join to apply for the Pulsed Power Engineer (R&D Engineer 2/3) role at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The Integrated Weapons Experiments (J) Division, Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Engineering, Operations, and Physics (J-6) Group is seeking a Pulsed Power Engineer to join our Pulsed Power Team. J-6 delivers state-of-the-art accelerator, pulsed-power, beam-target, and radiographic physics capabilities in support of the Laboratory's hydrodynamic test mission.
What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. The selected candidate will join the Pulsed Power Team and work on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and upgrading the DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
Designing, modeling, developing, and implementing new pulsed-power sources and systems for accelerator applications.
R&D Engineer 2
— $104,100 - $172,200. The selected candidate will:
Design, model, and develop new or improved pulsed-power sources, loads, diagnostics, and systems for DARHT and other accelerators.
Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pulsed-power systems, including Marx generators, PFNs, PFLs, IVAs, and solid-state pulsed-power systems.
Provide technical input and analysis on pulsed-power systems for DARHT and other accelerator applications.
Guide technicians in fabrication and troubleshooting activities.
Produce technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to ensure reliable performance of DARHT systems.
R&D Engineer 3
— $125,200 - $211,300. In addition to the duties above, the selected candidate will:
Lead design upgrades to existing pulsed-power systems and diagnostics to enhance capability and reliability.
Direct troubleshooting, fabrication, and upgrade activities for DARHT and other accelerator systems.
Simulate and test pulsed-power systems for electrical performance and long-term reliability.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on DARHT accelerator pulsed-power systems.
What You Need Minimum Job Requirements Pulsed-Power Systems
Demonstrated knowledge of safety issues and hazards associated with pulsed-power systems and devices.
Demonstrated knowledge in the use of interlocks and design features to mitigate risks and hazards.
Experience with pulsed-power hardware, diagnostics, and systems.
Electrical Engineering Knowledge
Ability to read and understand complex electrical schematics.
Proficiency in circuit design and modeling, including use of circuit simulation tools such as SPICE.
Laboratory & Computational Skills
Experience with data acquisition and analysis.
Knowledge of and experience with engineering/scientific computational tools such as Python, MATLAB, or IDL.
Communication Skills
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
Proven decision-making and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
Usually requires U.S. citizenship.
Additional Job Requirements for the R&D Engineer 3 level
Extensive experience in pulsed-power design, implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Expertise in electromagnetic finite-element modeling and analysis using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, HFSS, COMSOL, CST, or Flux.
Experience leading and mentoring technical staff and managing technical projects or teams.
Education/Experience R&D Engineer 2:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
R&D Engineer 3:
Master’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Active DOE Q Clearance
Advanced Pulsed-Power Systems Experience
Experience designing pulse-forming networks, Blumleins, transmission lines, and switched capacitor banks
Experience with high-power switches such as spark gaps, solid-state devices, and thyratrons
Experience with linear induction accelerators
Knowledge of linear induction accelerator cells, including magnetic circuits and properties
Essential Job Functions Ability to speak, hear, and perform basic physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment Outdoors, in confined spaces, at heights, underground, with weapons or explosives, with vibrating equipment/machinery, near moving machinery, and around chemicals, dusts, mists, fumes, or other hazards. Use of PPE as required.
Work Location The work location for this position is hybrid and located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location.
Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.
Other Additional details: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, relocation assistance, and more. Clearance: Q (position will be cleared to this level). This position requires U.S. citizenship with eligibility for a DOE Q clearance. New-employment drug testing is required. Equal opportunity and policy information are provided above.
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