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    Pulsed Power Engineer - Colorado Springs, United States - SARA Inc

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    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.

    Requirements:

    • 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
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
    • US Citizenship

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • 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 Analog Controls, Power Magnetics, Gate Drives, I/O Interface Circuits and Control Hardware, and System-Level Design & Integration
    • Experience with FDTD EM and Multiphysics simulation codes, preferably with COMSOL Multiphysics Simulation Software
    • Experience with data processing software including Excel, MATLAB, Python, Mathcad, and Origin
    • Experience with writing technical and cost proposals
    • Active DoD TS or DoE Q clearance

    SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

    • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
    • A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
    • Tuition & certification reimbursement
    • Flexible work schedules
    • Employee bonuses
    • 401(k) match/profit sharing
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    Salary Range: $80,000 - $166,000 DOE

    Application Deadline: June 6, 2024

    U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. )

    SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

    Applicants wishing to view a copy of SARA Inc.'s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at


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