Pulsed Power Electrical Engineer - Laser and Experimental Systems
Core
Design, qualify, field, and improve high-energy pulsed power hardware for the National Ignition Facility (NIF) and Photon Science projects, including upgrades for the Enhanced Yield Capability (EYC) and sustainment of existing systems.
Role type
Senior IC pulsed power electrical engineer
Builds
High-energy pulsed power systems, power conditioning modules, flashlamp systems, and diagnostic tools for NIF laser operations
Domain
High-energy physics / Fusion energy / National security applications
Required skills
High-voltage/pulsed power systems design, power electronics, capacitor energy storage, grounding and shielding in EMI environments, test plan development, hardware qualification, computational modeling (SPICE, MATLAB, Python, COMSOL), electrical diagnostics, troubleshooting complex electrical hardware
Preferred skills
Experience with RF/microwave power systems, laser electronics, accelerator hardware, embedded controller development, mentorship of junior engineers
Technologies
SPICE, MATLAB, Python, COMSOL (via careerplan.io/jobs/3743990015832501-pulsed-power-electrical-engineer-laser-and-experimental-systems-at-llnl)
Responsibilities
Develop pulsed power and power electronics upgrades for NIF laser systems; define and execute test plans and acceptance criteria for high-energy components; support fabrication, testing, and installation of new power conditioning hardware; analyze and model electrical performance under dynamic loads and EMI; develop electrical and optical diagnostics for pulsed power loads; troubleshoot pulsed power systems including flashlamp power supplies and trigger systems; document technical designs, test plans, and hazard analyses; participate in design reviews and safety reviews; mentor junior engineers and guide qualification strategies for prototype hardware
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with independent judgment and project leadership capabilities
