Pulsed Power Engineer

Job Summary:

The Pulsed Power Engineer is responsible for driving project delivery overseeing the full lifecycle of Pulsed Power products and solutionsfrom concept through development, enhancement, testing, and supportensuring 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:

Bachelors or Masters 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. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.