Pulsed Power Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin • Palmdale, CA, US • 3d ago

Standard Job Description

You will be the Senior Pulsed Power Engineer for the Power & Plasma Team which is responsible for developing advanced pulsed power and plasma technologies for future air platforms.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Senior Pulsed Power Engineer you will be responsible for delivering hardware solutions that enable high‑performance plasma experiments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Design, prototype, and fabricate pulsed power electronics and associated control hardware.
Develop and execute test procedures, troubleshoot hardware, and validate performance in a fast‑paced environment.
Create and maintain data acquisition systems and control software for plasma physics experiments.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers to integrate solutions into larger system architectures.
Prepare technical reports, data analyses, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a culture that empowers engineers to solve complex challenges with cutting‑edge technology? If you have the passion, technical rigor, and desire to make an impact, we want you on our team.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with a strong background in pulsed power, control systems, and data acquisition. You excel at problem solving, communicate clearly, and thrive in a high‑tempo, mission‑focused environment.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Performs research and/or product development encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another technical degree program

Experience in pulsed power or power systems design and fabrication

Experience in design and fabrication of high voltage, high current, high energy, or high-power systems (above 1kV)

Experience with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, benchtop power supplies, LCR meters, and insulation testers

Desired Skills

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or another technical degree program, with strong background in experimental pulsed power and power electronics systems

Experience in design and implementation of controlling power electronics

Experience with design and analysis of high voltage (above 1kV) personnel safety such as high voltage standoff requirements, grounding requirements, insulation testing, arc flash calculations, and grounding/discharge stick specifications

Experience with energy storage devices such as batteries, ultracapacitors, high voltage film capacitors, high current inductors, and electromagnets and high voltage power control techniques using MOSFETs, IGBTs, etc.

Experience with high voltage and high current diagnostics such as high voltage probes, Rogowski coils, current transformers, Hall effect transducers, and grounding rods

Experience with control systems design and software implementation for power converters such as real-time controllers, FPGAs, PID control, stability analysis, and equipment protection devices

Experience with electronics design such as digital and analog circuits and printed circuit board design software such as EAGLE or Altium

Proficient in mathematical analysis and modeling tools such as MathCAD, MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape Electrical, and LTspice

Strong oral and written communication skills for interfacing with support organizations such as facilities and environmental health and safety, creating test plans and procedures for experiments, and presenting data to both technical and non-technical audiences

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.