CareerPlan

Electrical Engineer

San Leandro, CaliforniaFull-time2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Design, build, and test control and data acquisition (DAQ) systems for pulsed-power facilities as part of fusion energy research.

Role type

Electrical Engineer (Pulsed-Power & Control Systems)

Builds

Control systems, diagnostics, and pulsed-power applications for fusion energy facilities.

Domain

Fusion Energy / Pulsed-Power Systems

Required skills

PCB schematic and layout design, circuit simulation (SPICE), control architecture design, data acquisition (DAQ) system configuration, embedded hardware system design, lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs), sensor calibration

Preferred skills

C and/or Python programming, pulsed-power/high-voltage/high-current systems experience, EMI hardening, embedded protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet)

Technologies

Altium Designer, SPICE

Responsibilities

Design and assemble PCBs for control systems and diagnostics; Diagnose and analyze performance of electrical components and systems; Develop control architectures spanning sensing, actuation, embedded hardware, and data acquisition; Conduct applied R&D across electrical engineering and pulsed-power systems; Write specifications and technical reports.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC