Why This Role Matters

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Measurement Engineer - Lab Experiments to design, build, operate, and advance our pulsed power systems — the core of our experimental fusion platform. This role is deeply hands-on and multidisciplinary, requiring expertise across high-voltage systems, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with the ability to lead R&D workflows, collaborate across disciplines, and take ownership of system performance and development.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and operate pulsed power systems, including high-voltage and high-current architectures.
  • Design, build, and operate control systems for pulsed power operation, safety, and automation.
  • Rapid prototyping for fusion technology applications.
  • Operate pulsed power systems during testing and data acquisition campaigns, including occasional work outside regular business hours.
  • Ensure safe, reliable operation of high-energy systems in accordance with company safety protocols.
  • Acquire, process, and analyze data from pulsed power experiments to evaluate system performance and stability.
  • Develop tools and workflows for data collection, visualization, and interpretation.
  • Translate experimental results into actionable insights for next-generation pulser design.
  • Take ownership of pulsed power subsystem advancement and roadmap execution.
  • Lead design reviews, experimental planning, and technical documentation.
  • Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams to iterate and improve designs.
  • Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and diagnostic capability.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and operating pulsed power systems and related experiments.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex R&D projects on schedule, from concept to prototype to validation.
  • Experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.
  • Expertise in pulse power and plasma diagnostics, including voltage, current, and optical instrumentation.
  • Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and PLC software development.
  • Experience with vacuum systems design, operation, and diagnostics.
  • Proficiency in circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE, PSCAD, COMSOL, or similar) and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
  • Familiarity with engineering modeling and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, or COMSOL Multiphysics).

Preferred Skills

  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
  • Prior experience with high-voltage pulsed systems for fusion, plasma research, or accelerator applications.
  • Hands-on experience integrating diagnostics and controls for high-energy experiments.
  • Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in high-voltage or high-energy environments.