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Job Description
Job Description
Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems; partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.
SARA, Inc. High Power Electromagnetics Division (HPEM) is looking for an exceptionally talented, motivated, and creative Pulsed Power Engineer to support rapid Research & Development (R&D) activities in Colorado Springs, CO. The HPEM team is at the forefront of radiated and conducted energy delivery systems from prime power to application. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow, lead, and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-term programs and new programs supporting the DoD, DoE, and their contractors. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to implementation.
Specifically, we are looking for a Pulsed Power Engineer with skills and interest in pulsed power systems and drivers, RF systems, power electronics, high-speed diagnostics, and high voltage insulation. The position includes a wide range of challenging and interesting work that involves both high voltage (1-100s of kV) and high frequency (60 Hz up to 10 GHz) equipment. This position requires a solid foundation in electromagnetic and power electronics theory and application. Hands-on experience with hardware is vital and required.
This candidate must be a strong team participant and leader, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to lead engineers in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience & knowledge in detailed design and analysis of high-power switching technologies, pulsed forming networks, high voltage insulation, compact & repetitive pulsed power systems, SPICE simulation, and protection & filtering circuits. Experience in power electronics, capacitor chargers, electromagnetics, microelectronics, and thermal design is a plus.
Requirements :
- 5 years’ experience with a BS or MS in Pulsed Power, Power Electronics, High Power Solid-State Switching, Applied Electromagnetics, High Voltage (1 to 100s of kilovolts)
- Able to clearly communicate experimental procedures, data, and analyses on paper, and deliver technical briefings in face-to-face communication scenarios
- Must work and communicate well with others and be capable of multitasking and managing time effectively to meet project objectives
- Experience using basic data acquisition equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, voltage probes, current probes, and spectrum analyzers
- Significant travel may be required (2-3 weeks in a row a few times a year)
- Light physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds
- Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications :
SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include :
Pay Range :
Salary at SARA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $166,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of SARA’s total compensation package for employees.
Application Deadline : March 20, 2025
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer that empowers– no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Salary : $80,000 - $166,000
