Senior Power Electronics Engineer

About This Role

This role involves the design, implementation, and integration of accelerator power systems, including critical subsystems like cathode heaters and electron gun tuners. The engineer will also support cryogenics, RF, and high voltage subsystems, contributing to the development of specialized accelerator systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain accelerator power systems including controlled heaters and tuners
• Consult with controls engineers on the proper power layout for normal-conducting beamline magnets and beamline diagnostics
• Interface with nuclear engineers concerning the design and operation of the x-ray conversion target
• Be part of the team designing the concept, architecture, and components of future systems
• Conduct optimization work on existing systems, perform measurements and validation tests
• Confirm system capabilities by designing testing methods

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, specifically power electronics and circuits
• 5+ years of power electronics experience
• Experience designing, building and testing systems
• Broad understanding of power electronics/circuitry technology
• Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organizational and project management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, specifically power electronics and circuits
• 5+ years of power electronics experience

Nice to Have

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in electrical engineering, power electronics, circuits
• 8+ years of power electronics related experience
• 5+ or more years of experience with power electronics and accelerators in a research or production environment
• Experience leading teams to complete large projects
• 2+ years experience of direct supervisory experience of five or more people