High Voltage Test Engineer - 1348

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA) is a world-class Defense Research and Development enterprise, with a charter to create new and emerging technology innovations in support of Commercial & Government organizations. We have expertise in RF, EMP, Pulsed Power, Acoustics and Threat Warning Systems, and we prioritize partnering with our customers to address real-world problems with cost-effective solutions… that work.

The SARA Applied Physics Department, within the High Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Division, is looking for a highly motivated and skilled High Voltage Test Engineer to join our Advanced Systems and Testing team in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate will be responsible for formulating and executing detailed test plans for high power electromagnetic systems, with a focus on solid-state transient electrical systems. The role demands a deep understanding of high voltage environments, specifically systems operating at voltages greater than 20kV DC and AC. The candidate will be involved in the entire testing lifecycle, from design and planning to execution, analysis, and reporting. This position requires a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to ensure the integrity, safety, and performance of our systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to grow and learn with talented engineers, physicists, and technicians on long-standing programs and new programs supporting our customers. Our small group will allow the candidate to experience, contribute, and collaborate in a multidisciplinary nature from conception all the way through to operation.

The candidate must be a high-performing engineer with technical pedigree in High Voltage Testing. Candidates must be strong team participants, have excellent communication skills, be resourceful and creative, and willing to contribute to a multidisciplinary and fast-paced engineering environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute comprehensive test plans for systems and subsystems operating under high voltage and high current conditions
• Maintain and calibrate high voltage test equipment (100s of Volts to 100s of kilovolts) to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results
• Work with diverse teams of engineers and technicians to conduct tests on high voltage and high current systems and subsystems
• Gather, decipher, and analyze datasets to extract meaningful insights
• Compile technical documentation, encompassing design specifications, test reports, and operational manuals
• Uphold a secure and hazard-free laboratory setting to ensure the safety of all personnel

Technical Skillsets

• Solid grasp of the fundamentals of one or more of the following: pulsed power, power electronics, or power systems
• Robust foundation in high power testing, complemented by hands-on experience in high voltage (>20kV dc and ac) and high current laboratory environments
• Capability to formulate and execute system and component level test plans
• Proficiency in utilizing a range of test equipment, including oscilloscopes and high voltage and high current probes
• Expertise in orchestrating and conducting experiments, inclusive of using instrumentation to gauge key system metrics
• Competence in performing statistical analysis and data visualization, deriving significant insights from intricate datasets

Key Competencies

• Electrical Test Plan Development and Execution
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Ability to interpret, generate, and implement electrical schematics and test systems
• Effective communication
• Time management and organization
• Team Collaboration

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in fundamental electrical engineering concepts
• Strong foundation in the concepts of high-power test engineering including one or more of the following: pulsed power, power electronics, power systems, high voltage, or high current systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or equivalent clearance
• US Citizen
• Available for moderate levels of travel and off-site work
• May require moderate physical effort, involving standing, sitting and use of hands while performing duties, carrying, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working environment is indoor, moderately quiet, reasonably clean, well-lighted and well-ventilated, moderate physical hazards may exist

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in high-power test engineering including pulsed power, power electronics, power systems, high voltage, and high current systems
• Knowledge of solid-state technologies and Pulsed Power systems
• Active DoD Top-Secret Clearance

SARA offers a competitive benefits package to include:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and other supplemental programs
• A generous PTO program (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Tuition & certification reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee bonuses
• 401(k) match/profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Salary Range: $75,000 - $130,000

Application Deadline: May 20, 2024

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. (www.SARA.com)

SARA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SARA, Inc. is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SARA Inc.’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (719) 302-3117.