Pulse Power Design Engineer

Insero Talent Solutions has been retained to recruit a Pulse Power Design Engineer for a technology company in Rochester, NY.  This global leader provides comprehensive, customized solutions for the most complex measurement challenges in the defense, energy, security and research industries.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pulsed Power Design Engineer based in Rochester, New York. Competitive candidates will be enthusiastic physicists and Design Engineers eager to both create and improve upon pulser designs for integration in diagnostics deployed primarily in scientific research laboratories. An ideal applicant would be experienced in electronic and Pulse Power Design with a broad understanding of both analog and digital technologies, fast electronics, and comfort with high power (both voltage and current) applications.

A results-focused and self-managed attitude is desired, maintaining strong ownership of the design and practical testing of the system prior to release. The successful candidate will join the technical team of very talented and dedicated optical, electrical, mechanical, systems, and software engineers, scientists and technicians engaged in developing custom instrumentation for the scientific research community. They will work with world renown leaders in the field on a peer-to-peer level and ultimately will lead all aspects of the development of state-of-the-art high voltage pulsers and custom diagnostics (inclusive of solid state HV Pulsers to >50 kV, arbitrary waveform generators, fast electronics, and ultra-fast optical and x-ray framing cameras).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Take the lead role in the simulation and design of both the circuits and the system of high voltage pulsers (up to 50 kV) for custom diagnostics

• Work with senior engineers (both industrial and national laboratory collaborators) to support the development of custom high voltage, high power pulsers

• Work with our multi-discipline team to coordinate system level objectives and use professional judgement to make design tradeoffs and solve problems

• Engage in personal technical growth Secondary Functions

• Contribute to technical calls with end-customers, transitioning challenging specification requirements to deployable designs

• Report on progress and communicate technical details with the pulser team

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• MS or PhD (preferred) in Physics or related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with high power pulsed systems, switch-mode power electronics system design (>1 kV and >1 kA), RF circuits, or related products

• Experience with switching elements (such as IGBT, MOSFET, GaN transistors)

• Awareness of microstrip and transmission lines and impedance matching theories

• Design, simulation, and test experience with analog or digital controls and circuits

• Experience with high speed and high voltage circuit design and PCB layout

• Experience with simulating circuits with PSpice, LTspice, or equivalent

• Experience with designing (or supporting a team) to meet concerns of adjacent disciplines such as thermal, structural, mechanical, reliability, and quality

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at both the small and large team level

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently

• Personal commitment to quality and success

• Willingness to travel occasionally (10%) Desired Skills

• Background in Nuclear Physics (Inertial Confinement Fusion, Radioactive Environments)

• Experience with magnetic devices and circuits

• Experience using control theory

• Self-starter, a quick learner, be able to function in a dynamic environment, and have good time-management skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from diverse communities and cultures