Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power

Responsibilities • Develop and specify pulsed power generator components to meet pulsed power requirements.

• Design equipment using NX CAD

• Work with vendors for custom and OTS devices and instruments

• Ensure functional integration of Marx and generator architecture and subsystems through analysis, documentation, and machine testing.

• Mechanical design and documentation of generator parts, assemblies, lifting structures, oil plumbing and pumping, and structural supports using NX.

• Analyzing designs with FEA to map external influences on components and assemblies.

• Creating and maintaining interface control documents.

• Lead design efforts for prototype systems and subsystems, including Preliminary and Final Designs.

• Troubleshoot escalations and derive practical recommendations for improvements.

• Collaborate with mechanical, laser, controls, pulsed power, and optical engineering teams throughout the design and development process.

• Support procurement of hardware for laser amplifiers and support equipment.

• Oversee and assist with assembly, shakedown, testing, and failure analysis of pulsed powersystems, laser amplifiers, and ancillary equipment.

• Provide operational support for pulsed power systems and equipment.

• Contribute to scaling designs for power-producing IFE reactors and participate in concept studies for IFE applications and beyond.

Qualifications • Education : B.S. in Mechanical, Nuclear, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

• Experience : 3+ years in mechanical engineering, with a focus on high voltage pulsed powerdesign for complex hardware (preferred industries include semiconductor, solar, nuclear, fusion energy, lasers, aerospace, or defense).

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (NX preferred).

• Working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Experience designing simple PCBs or flex circuits.

• Experience with complex integrated system design (e.g., pulsed power, lasers, high voltagesystems, fusion energy, aerospace, or defense).

• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and testing.

• Interdisciplinary engineering experience is a plus.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

Desired • Start-up experience preferred

• Electro-Static FEA analysis