Pulsed Power Graduate Student

About the Role

The Integrated Weapons Experiments Division (J Division), J-6 Group, is seeking a highly motivated graduate student to support experimental operations and engineering activities at the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test (DARHT) Facility. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a high-energy radiographic facility supporting the Laboratory's national security mission. The selected candidate will work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists, and technicians responsible for the operation and sustainment of DARHT's pulsed power and accelerator systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical engineering analyses.
• Support testing and commissioning activities.
• Evaluate system performance.
• Analyze experimental and operational data.
• Develop engineering models and documentation.
• Contribute to projects that improve the reliability, safety, and performance of DARHT's accelerator and pulsed power systems.
• Research and engineering activities may include pulsed power systems, high-voltage engineering, power distribution, electrical diagnostics, instrumentation and controls, system performance analysis, reliability improvements, and experimental support for facility operations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Completion of at least 28 graduate semester credit hours toward a graduate degree.
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 semester credit hours (or full-time equivalent).
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, power systems, electromagnetics, or pulsed power.
• Experience with engineering analysis and modeling tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment while supporting complex experimental operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Coursework or research experience in pulsed power, high-voltage engineering, power electronics, accelerator systems, or electrical power systems.
• Experience supporting laboratory research, experimental facilities, or large-scale engineering systems.
• Familiarity with electrical diagnostics, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or control systems.
• Experience programming in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C/C++, or similar engineering software.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices in laboratory or industrial environments.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.

Work Location

• Onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Clearance

• Q clearance required.
• US Citizenship is required for Q clearance, except in extremely rare circumstances.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation.