Pulsed Power Engineer
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Seeking an experienced Pulsed Power Engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-voltage, high-current pulsed generators. Requires hands-on expertise in Marx generators, SINUS-type generators, or similar topologies, and a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience.
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Responsibilities
- Design and develop high voltage (0.5 1MV range) and high current (1 20 kA) Marx generators, SINUS generators, PFNs, or other pulse shaping networks.
- Optimize pulse characteristics of existing generators for improved rise time, flat top duration, jitter, repetition rate and energy efficiency.
- Perform circuit simulation and transient analysis using tools such as LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent.
- Select and qualify high voltage components such as capacitors, spark gaps, solid state switches, transmission lines.
- Develop and implement high voltage safety protocols.
- Create detailed design documentation, schematics, and technical reports.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field; or equivalent technical training and professional experience
- Minimum of five years of experience in high voltage pulsed power sources, design and testing, after graduation
- Profound knowledge of high power electronics, including design, fabrication, and testing of high voltage pulsed power sources, components, and systems
- Experience working with kV–MV and kA class systems
- Knowledge of HV diagnostics (Rogowski coils, HV dividers, fast current probes)
- Strong background in high voltage circuit design and safety protocols
- Proficiency in simulation software for electronic circuits and system design (e.g., SPICE, LTspice, or similar)
- Experience in transformer and coil winding techniques, with an understanding of magnetic design and high voltage insulation
- Hands on experience with high voltage equipment testing, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, high voltage probes, and insulation resistance testers
- Communication skills for working on a multidisciplinary team
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Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced Pulsed Power Engineer to undertake the design, development, and optimization of high voltage, high current pulsed generators.
- The ideal candidate has hands on expertise in pulsed power architecture such as Marx generators, SINUS type generators, Blumlein lines, pulse forming networks (PFNs), or similar topologies.
- This is a practical R&D position requiring strong experimental skills and comfort working with high energy systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high voltage (0.5 1MV range) and high current (1 20 kA) Marx generators, SINUS generators, PFNs, or other pulse shaping networks.
- Optimize pulse characteristics of existing generators for improved rise time, flat top duration, jitter, repetition rate and energy efficiency.
- Perform circuit simulation and transient analysis using tools such as LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent.
- Select and qualify high voltage components such as capacitors, spark gaps, solid state switches, transmission lines).
- Develop and implement high voltage safety protocols.
- Create detailed design documentation, schematics, and technical reports
- Other duties related to the position.
Skills Required
- Profound knowledge of high power electronics, including design, fabrication, and testing of high voltage pulsed power sources, components, and systems.
- Experience working with kV–MV and kA class systems.
- Knowledge of HV diagnostics (Rogowski coils, HV dividers, fast current probes).
- Strong background in high voltage circuit design and safety protocols.
- Proficiency in simulation software for electronic circuits and system design (e.g., SPICE, LTspice, or similar).
- Experience in transformer and coil winding techniques, with an understanding of the principles of magnetic design and high voltage insulation.
- Hands on experience with high voltage equipment testing, including the use of oscilloscopes, multimeters, high voltage probes, and insulation resistance testers.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field; or equivalent technical training and professional experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in high voltage pulsed power sources, design and testing, after graduation.
- Communication skills for working on a multidisciplinary team.
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