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Fusion Energy Base

Senior Electrical Engineer - X-Ray Diagnostics

Fusion Energy Base, San Leandro, California, United States, 94579

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Senior Electrical Engineer – Diagnostics Job Overview: As Senior Electrical Engineer – Diagnostics, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and integration of electrical systems for multiple x-ray diagnostics on Pacific Fusion’s demonstration system.

Responsibilities

Design and develop diagnostic electronics for our x-ray diagnostic suite. This includes but is not limited to camera electronics, electrical-to-optical electronics, A/D readout electronics, PCBA design, and FPGA/ASIC design and data acquisition equipment

Integration of various detector technologies including phosphors, microchannel plates (MCPs), imaging sensors (understanding of fabrication techniques is a plus), photodiodes (understanding of fabrication techniques is a plus), photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) and photocathodes

Conduct simulations to model detector technologies via COMSOL, CST Studios, SPICE, and/or Silvaco

Perform system-level testing, data analysis, and debugging of electrical systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optical, nuclear, mechanical, and software engineers as well as scientists and experimentalists

Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports

Manage electrical scope which includes risk analysis, risk management, data based decisions

Stay current with advancements relevant technologies

Qualifications

Minimum of BS in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5+ years of expertise working in high pedigree, low volume electrical subsystems

Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design

Experience with detector technologies such as phosphors, MCPs, imaging sensors, photodiodes, PMTs and photocathodes

Experience with simulation software such as COMSOL, CST Studios, SPICE, and/or Silvaco (or equivalent)

Experience in multidisciplinary projects and ability to work cross functionally

Track record of designing reliable electrical subsystems and bringing them through the product development process into commissioned hardware

Track record of identifying gaps and taking initiative

Preferred (but not required)

Experience with high-speed electronics and data acquisition systems

Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis

Knowledge of radiation effects on electrical systems

Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations

Pay Range: $175,900 - $263,800 USD

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

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