Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power
Core
Design, build, operate, and advance pulsed power systems for an experimental inertial fusion platform.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (pulsed power systems)
Builds
Pulsed power systems (high-voltage/high-current architectures, control systems, safety, automation) for net facility gain fusion experiments
Domain
Fusion energy / High-energy physics / Hard tech
Required skills
Complex system design, prototype mechanical/electrical system development, R&D project delivery, electronic design, control systems, PLC software development, circuit simulation, data analysis, engineering modeling, CAD
Preferred skills
High-voltage pulsed systems experience, fusion/plasma research/accelerator applications, diagnostics integration, high-energy safety standards
Technologies
SPICE, PSCAD, COMSOL, Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, ANSYS
Responsibilities
Design and build high-voltage and high-current pulsed power architectures; Operate systems during testing and data acquisition campaigns; Ensure safe operation of high-energy systems; Acquire, process, and analyze experimental data; Develop tools for data collection and visualization; Translate results into design insights; Lead design reviews and experimental planning; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate designs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
