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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Pulsed Power Test Engineer 2/3 (R&D Engineer 2/3) - **Company:** Los Alamos National Laboratory - **Location:** Los Alamos, NM, United States - **Salary:** $106,400.0 - $176,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Altium Designer, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, LAMP (Software Bundle), C++ (Programming Language), Electronic Design Automation, LabVIEW, LTspice, MATLAB, Mathcad, Simulink, Test Data, Teststand, Pspice - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D7171A0875EC4B15BF97E79424EBFA3D/job/ ## About the Role * Demonstrated experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and characterization of electrical circuits, with the ability to analyze performance, identify anomalous behavior, and implement effective solutions. * Demonstrated ability to safely perform hands-on work in a laboratory or experimental environment, including monitoring live tests, diagnosing system issues in real time, and operating within approved electrical and laboratory safety requirements. * Demonstrated knowledge of developing, refining, and executing structured test plans and procedures based on test data, observed results, and engineering objectives to support troubleshooting, validation, and performance improvement., * Demonstrated ability to develop technical programs in partnership with others. * Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or presentations in technical journals or international conferences. * Demonstrated leadership experience and skills in setting priorities and assigning tasks, mentoring of employees, coaching, team building, and conflict resolution. * Demonstrated ability to nurture and develop research, engineering, and technical support staff. Education/Experience at Level 2 : Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's or a PhD degrees. Education/Experience at Level 3: Position requires a Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD degree. Desired Qualifications: * Operations experience at an accelerator facility. * Demonstrated expertise with testing complicated pulsed power circuit designs * Demonstrated experience with EDA and ECAD tools (Cadence, Siemens EDA, Altium, KiCad) * Experience with automated test and measurement system programs and languages (C++, LabVIEW, NI TestStand) * A deep understanding of power electronics/pulsed power circuit design. * A current Q clearance, or the ability to obtain such, which normally requires U.S. citizenship. ## Description The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Applied Electrodynamics (AOT-AE) group is seeking a R&D Engineer 2/3 to provide expertise, support, and technical leadership in all aspects of testing and troubleshooting pulsed power systems. We look for candidates with expertise in experiment setup, live analysis of data during testing, and moderate understanding of electric circuits to be able to make field changes to improve designs. This particular position will be funded by the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project (LAMP), and the successful candidate will engage in design developmental activities for the LAMP accelerator, including interactions with experimental physicists and engineers at various test stands associated with LAMP. This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 2 or 3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. R&D Engineer 2: $106,400-$176,000 The selected R&D Engineer 2 will support the development, testing, and operation of electrical and power systems by: * Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and component-level technical documentation to support system assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance. * Assisting with the installation, checkout, troubleshooting, and testing of high-voltage, pulsed power, and power electronics systems. * Using circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE, Multisim, LTSPICE, or similar software to analyze circuit behavior and support design and test activities. * Applying matrix algebra and engineering analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Mathcad, or similar software to evaluate system performance and support modeling efforts. * Documenting technical work in clear written reports, test summaries, and presentations, and communicating results effectively to team members and stakeholders. * Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet project objectives. * Performing laboratory testing and characterization of power electronics circuits, including circuits with fast rise and fall times. * Supporting the design, development, modification, and testing of power electronics circuits, including circuits with fast rise and fall times, to meet test, performance, and operational requirements. * Planning, coordinating, and leading test experiments, including preparing test configurations, supporting safe execution, documenting results, and helping drive resolution of identified issues. * Supporting Pulsed Power team on call for accelerator activities. R&D Engineer 3: $128,000-$215,900 The selected R&D Engineer 3 will lead and execute advanced electrical engineering efforts in support of high-voltage and pulsed power systems by: * Interpreting and developing electrical schematics and technical documentation to guide system design, integration, troubleshooting, and upgrades. * Leading the installation, troubleshooting, testing, and operational improvement of high-voltage, pulsed power, and power electronics systems. * Using advanced circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE, Multisim, LTSPICE, or similar software to model, evaluate, and improve circuit and system performance. * Planning, leading, and executing test campaigns and experimental activities, including defining objectives, coordinating resources, analyzing results, and reporting conclusions. * Preparing and delivering high-quality technical documentation, reports, and presentations, while clearly communicating complex results to technical and non-technical audiences. * Working independently with minimal oversight and providing technical guidance and direction to team members in a collaborative environment. * Designing, developing, and validating power electronics circuits, including circuits with fast rise and fall times, to meet performance, reliability, and mission requirements.fall times. * Participating in technical work planning, including including preparing research proposals to seek additional funding, defining scope, supporting priorities, developing schedules, and helping coordinate resources to meet programmatic objectives. * Providing day-to-day technical direction and oversight for assigned tasks, including mentoring or supervising junior staff, technologists, students, or other project personnel. * Preparing and contributing to technical publications, internal reports, conference papers, and formal presentations to communicate methods, results, and recommendations. * Supporting program development activities by identifying technical opportunities, contributing to proposals or new initiatives, and helping shape future project or mission needs. * Supporting Pulsed Power team on call for accelerator activities. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [The Prompt Engineer ✍️](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/216-the-prompt-engineer) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)