Title: Electrical Engineer (Pulsed Power)
Location: San Leandro, CA (This role is 100% onsite)
Business Unit: ATI
Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.
About Fisica Inc.
Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.
At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.
Position Summary:Fisica ATI, based in San Leandro, CA, develops cutting-edge pulsed power systems, x-ray and EMP radiation sources, high-voltage switches, & power-conditioning components. These core technologies are applied to build systems for simulating radiation environments, such as space or a nuclear blast, to study how electronics, optics, and materials are affected by radiation. Our products also include systems for flash x-ray imaging, electron beam generation, fusion, high power microwave (HPM) drone defeat, and non-destructive evaluation. The largest pulsed power systems built here produce millions of amps at millions of volts, delivered within hundreds of nanoseconds. The smallest systems are based on semiconductor solid state switching components that are combined in a modular architecture to achieve compact pulsed power systems. Succeeding in these technically demanding applications requires a talented team of curious, self-motivated, passionate scientists, designers, technicians, and engineers. Fisica conducts both R&D and manufacturing to serve a mix of government and commercial customers.
We are seeking a pulsed power engineer to join our team to lead test campaigns on our pulsed power systems and participate in development of new pulsed power and radiation source technologies. The ideal candidate enjoys hands-on work on large machines, technical troubleshooting and problem solving, and working with colleagues and customers to achieve a successful test campaign. Come help our team develop, build, test, and run the next generation of pulsed power systems!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with a team to conduct tests on large pulsed power machines and radiation sources.
- Contribute to the design and execution of experiments, on real machines or in simulations.
- Tackle new and varied development problems where only general objectives are stated.
- Design and troubleshoot x-ray, e-beam, or RF radiation sources, or components of a pulsed power system such as switches or capacitor banks.
- Develop, troubleshoot, or calibrate diagnostics such as high voltage/current sensors or calorimeters.
- Run basic circuit simulations and compare results to experimental data.
- Apply scientific scrutiny to experimental & simulation results to interpret & draw conclusions.
- Communicate results of experiments or simulations to teammates and customers.
- Prepare presentations and/or scientific writing.
- Work with customers to understand testing requirements and how to achieve them.
- Contribute ideas for impactful advanced R&D projects to the team.
- Actively engage to ensure safety protocols are followed and take required safety training.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field.
- 4 years of experience (or 2 years with an MS degree).
- Highly skilled at experimental lab work or working on engines or electronics.
- Comfortable using basic tools and reading engineering drawings to assemble or troubleshoot equipment.
- Experienced in troubleshooting equipment such as vacuum systems, gas systems, data acquisition systems, or electrical systems.
- Comfortable with data analysis of physical time series data.
- Enjoy figuring out how things work, taking things apart and putting back together.
- Ideal candidates would have a working knowledge of pulsed power or x-ray radiation sources.
- Driven by technical curiosity and an eagerness to learn, self-driven to iterate quickly.
- Excellent communication in oral and written technical English.
- Detail oriented and observant of details that could impact experimental outcomes.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a future Security Clearance is required for the role. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.
Why Join Fisica, Inc.:
- Competitive salary and benefits package!
- Generous paid time off.
- 401k with 6% match and vesting is immediate.
- Strong work-life balance.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $95,000 - $177,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc. also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, and schedule type.
EEO Statement
Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Applicants with disabilities may contact Fisica Human Resources via e-mail, to request and arrange for an accommodation. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
Please contact the Fisica Human Resources Department at [email protected]
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field
- Four years of experience, or two years with a master’s degree
- Highly skilled in experimental laboratory work or working on engines or electronics
- Ability to use basic tools and read engineering drawings to assemble or troubleshoot equipment
- Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems, gas systems, data acquisition systems, or electrical systems
- Comfort with analyzing physical time-series data
- Strong technical curiosity and ability to learn independently
- Excellent oral and written technical English communication skills
- Detail-oriented and observant of factors affecting experimental outcomes
- Ability to obtain and maintain a future security clearance
- U.S. citizenship for security-clearance eligibility
- Working knowledge of pulsed power or x-ray radiation sources
What We Do
Fisica, Inc. is a defense-products manufacturer that brings together ATI, Datron, Randtron, and Space Vector. It designs and manufactures airborne and ground-based antennas, electronic-warfare and radar systems, electromagnetic systems and simulators, ruggedized batteries, and mission-critical avionics and flight-safety hardware. Its technologies serve U.S. defense primes and government customers, supporting aerospace, space, and national-security missions with systems built for demanding operational environments.
