Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA) Technician

Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA)

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Founded in 1975 Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients our team and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an Inductive Voltage Adder (IVA) Engineer to support the Scorpius accelerator project in Los Alamos New Mexico. This position will provide engineering support for the design integration testing operation and troubleshooting of IVA and related pulsed-power systems. The engineer will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to support system performance reliability and successful integration with the broader accelerator.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design analysis integration and testing of Inductive Voltage Adder systems and associated pulsed-power components.
• Perform engineering analysis of high-voltage high-current and fast-pulse electrical systems.
• Support IVA commissioning operation troubleshooting maintenance and performance improvement activities.
• Develop and review engineering calculations specifications drawings test plans procedures and technical documentation.
• Analyze test and diagnostic data to identify system performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support integration of IVA hardware with power controls diagnostics mechanical vacuum and accelerator subsystems.
• Participate in design reviews technical discussions system readiness activities and configuration changes.
• Work with engineers scientists technicians and other project teams to resolve technical issues and support project milestones.
• Support safe execution of work involving high-voltage and pulsed-power equipment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Nuclear Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience with pulsed-power high-voltage accelerator power electronics or comparable complex electrical systems.
• Knowledge of high-voltage circuit design electromagnetic principles energy storage switching and pulse-forming technologies.
• Experience performing electrical analysis troubleshooting testing and interpreting diagnostic data.
• Ability to develop and review engineering drawings calculations specifications procedures and other technical documentation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering or research environments.
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Los Alamos New Mexico.

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct experience with Inductive Voltage Adders or linear induction accelerator technology.
• Experience with Marx generators pulse-forming networks transmission lines magnetic cores high-voltage switches or related pulsed-power technologies.
• Experience with accelerator systems particle beam systems or large-scale experimental facilities.
• Experience with high-voltage diagnostics oscilloscopes current monitors voltage monitors and other pulsed-power instrumentation.
• Experience supporting DOE NNSA national laboratory or other highly regulated technical programs.
• Active DOE Q clearance or ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Travel: Minimal travel may be required. This position is primarily onsite in Los Alamos New Mexico.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $100000 - $135000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills experience qualifications and location.

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information visit our full benefits overview here.

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Required Experience:

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