Pulsed Power Engineer

Job Summary:

The Pulsed Power Engineer is responsible for driving project delivery overseeing the full lifecycle of Pulsed Power products and solutions—from concept through development, enhancement, testing, and support—ensuring they meet performance, reliability, cost, and compliance standards. 

The role involves working with high-voltage equipment, energy storage components (capacitors, pulse-forming networks), switching technologies (spark gaps, solid-state switches), and electromagnetic systems. The engineer is responsible for ensuring performance, reliability, and safety of pulsed power systems under demanding conditions. 

You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to define technical needs, troubleshoot design challenges, and ensure quality through structured testing and risk management. 

Key Accountabilities: 

Product Development and Technical Innovation 

• Work with internal and external key stakeholders to define specifications and scope of requirements for related projects and solutions 

• Identify opportunities for improvement/enhancement to current product design 

• Lead/participate with failure/RCA investigations 

• Design and deliver timely, cost-effective solutions with a focus on functionality and reliability supported by comprehensive testing and validation practices 

• Specify, procure, and evaluate new components or technology to be applied or integrated into existing products and solutions 

• Collect, analyze, interpret, and present field and bench testing data 

Cross-Functional Collaboration - Technical/Customer Support 

• Provide technical support to both internal and external customers (eg training and troubleshooting) 

• Support the sales and life cycle of BlueSpark® product and solution offerings in collaboration with all levels and departments to capture user needs, identify challenges, and implement improvements  

Documentation, Compliance & Industry Engagement 

• Create, review, revise and maintain all required documentation, specifications, and schematics to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality management systems (QMS) 

• Develop and maintain technical knowledge by monitoring relevant and emerging technologies and trends and through participation in key industry events/conferences/committees 

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field (PhD preferred) 

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in pulsed power, high-voltage, or power electronics systems 

• Experience in high-voltage systems (kV), fast transients, and extreme dI/dt / dV/dt environments 

• Knowledge of pulsed power components: capacitors, high-voltage converters, spark gaps, solid-state switches 

• Strong background in insulation coordination and dielectric materials 

• Proficiency in simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB, CST, PLECS, PSIM, COMSOL, or equivalent) 

• Experience with fast electrical diagnostics and data acquisition systems 

• Working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (IEEE, ANSI, CSA, NEC) 

• Intermediate+ proficiency with technical and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, SharePoint) 

• Experience in tool design and development for downhole/high-temperature environments 

• Python programming skills 

Behavioral Competencies 

• Growth mindset with a passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement 

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, leveraging collaboration and creativity 

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and prioritization abilities in dynamic environments 

• Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously and deliver results under minimal supervision 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels 

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving, and sometimes unstructured environments 

• Values aligned with company culture: problem solving, teamwork, accountability, and ownership 

Living our Core Values: 

• WE/ME: We act and make decisions for the benefit of the team, not for our own ego or advancement.  Like family we are committed to the success and well-being of every Sparky.
• Dependable:  We say what we do and then we do what we say even when no one is watching
   
• Solve it!: When we see problem, we fix it using ingenuity and common sense.  We have the courage to fail fast and learn.
   
• Fun Works:  We take ourselves lightly and our work seriously.  Optimism, kindness and a sense of humor go a long way when the going gets tough.  We can laugh at ourselves and with each other when sharing setbacks or celebrating success.
   

NOTE:   This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

At Blue Spark, we believe great teams are built through diverse perspectives and inclusive practices. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.