What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pulsed Power R&D Engineer position at Lunar Resources?
Pulsed Power R&D Engineer
The Pulsed Power team is responsible for developing novel pulsed power technologies for use in space and on-earth. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pulsed Power R&D Engineer who can rapidly iterate and develop novel pulsed power systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a resource-constrained environment, capable of transforming vague inputs into functional prototypes through consistent logical questioning and experimentation. This role demands a proactive individual who is mission-focused, capable of working independently, and able to travel to the field when necessary.
Tasks:
- Lead and apply cutting-edge pulsed power systems.
- Rapidly design and iterate innovative prototypes.
- Ensure safe and efficient lab testing and operations.
- Oversee design specifications and documentation.
- Conduct performance, lifetime, and safety testing.
- Work hands-on in a resource and schedule-constrained environment.
- Refine prototypes based on experimental results.
- Perform LTspice modeling tasks.
- Develop custom diagnostics from scratch.
- Innovate with a logical, problem-solving approach.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to the team and stakeholders.
- Drive technological improvements and collaborate across teams.
- Experience in high voltage systems and components
- Experience in electro-static simulations
- Strong first-principles engineering fundamentals.
- Expert understanding of pulsed power systems.
- Background in plasma physics.
- Basic domain knowledge including surface mount soldering, EMI protection of circuits, and control of circuits using Arduinos.
- Basic understanding of solid state power components/circuits (e.g. switched mode power supply topologies, power transformers, capacitors, MOSFET’s, thyristors) and integrated circuits.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, managers, and suppliers.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication and troubleshooting.
- Excited to work in a startup company culture and atmosphere.
- This position is located at Lunar Resources' facility in Houston, TX. Remote work is NOT possible for this position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in designing and developing pulsed power systems.
- Proficiency in LTSpice or similar circuit simulation tools.
- Experience in capacitive energy storage systems, gas and liquid switching, and vacuum power flow.
- Excellent experimental and prototyping skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong first-principles engineering fundamentals.
- Expert understanding of pulsed power systems.
- Background in plasma physics.
- Basic domain knowledge including surface mount soldering, EMI protection of circuits, and control of circuits using Arduinos.
- Basic understanding of solid state power components/circuits (e.g. switched mode power supply topologies, power transformers, capacitors, MOSFET’s, thyristors) and integrated circuits.
- Excellent communicator with the ability to work well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, managers, and suppliers.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication and troubleshooting.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Excited to work in a startup company culture and atmosphere.
- This position is located at Lunar Resources' facility in Houston, TX. Remote work is NOT possible for this position.