High Power Energy Storage Application Engineer

High Power Energy Storage Application EngineerGeneral Atomics is hiring a High Power Energy Storage Application Engineer in Poway, CA. This role focuses on design, prototyping, testing, and deployment of advanced energy storage solutions using supercapacitors and dielectric film capacitors.Job OverviewGA Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures high-technology systems. The High Power Energy Storage Application Engineer will join the High Voltage Science and Capacitors team, collaborating with qualified professionals to advance energy storage technologies within GA-EMS’ product portfolio.ResponsibilitiesDevelop architectures, solutions, and test plans for innovative capacitor designsPerform thermal and electrical analyses, circuit design (LTSpice or equivalent, MATLAB), hardware design, test automation, and documentation of test cellsDevelop, design, and build specialized test hardware to characterize capacitors and supercapacitorsParticipate in assembly and testing of capacitor elements, devices, and arrays; develop code to analyze data and record findingsDevelop megajoule-class energy storage systems using supercapacitorsAssist in design and selection of capacitors for external customersCommunicate findings to stakeholders and deliver technical presentations and reportsManage technical projects to align with schedules, budgets, and goalsDevelop supercapacitor management systems to enhance performance, diagnose health, and protect integrated systemsEngage with customers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and ensure complianceCollaborate with manufacturing teams to develop and support production processesLead internal and external design reviews for systems, subsystems, and componentsMay lead small cross-functional engineering teams on high-power electronics projectsApply advanced concepts in electrical, pulsed power, and capacitor engineering to integrate components into complex systemsPlan and execute technical efforts with general direction and minimal supervisionRepresent the organization as a primary technical contact on projects as neededPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsTypically requires a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline; progression of experience: 6+ years with a bachelor’s, 4+ years with a master’s, or 2+ years with a PhD; substitution with equivalent engineering experience allowedExperience with high-power electrical systems, including supercapacitors, power conversion, protection, switching, power electronics, instrumentation and control electronics design, and guiding a design from development through productionExpertise in electrochemistry methods (cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and aging tests)Familiarity with supercapacitor models and management systemsProficiency with circuit simulation tools (LTSpice or equivalent), data analysis tools (MATLAB, Python), finite element analysis, and diagnostics programming languages (C/C++, C#)Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to meet deadlinesAbility to quickly learn and apply new concepts in evolving projectsStrong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments and with external professionalsCustomer-focused with ability to develop innovative designs and resolve advanced technical challengesAbility to work independently and in a teamAbility to obtain and maintain a Security ClearanceSubmission of a cover letter with the resume is desiredJob Type: Full-TimeSalary: 98,100 - 171,398Location: Poway, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr