Pulsed Power Operations Engineer (High Voltage)

Location: Denver, Colorado, United States; full-time onsite role

Company

hirify.global develops inertial fusion energy technology and laser systems to support global decarbonization.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-voltage, high-current pulsed-power systems and experimental hardware.
• Perform electrical diagnostics with oscilloscopes, probes, meters, and other test equipment.
• Analyze transient waveforms and test data to identify abnormal behavior, equipment degradation, and root causes.
• Inspect, install, replace, commission, and maintain electrical components and high-voltage hardware.
• Develop operating procedures, checklists, alarm setpoints, interlocks, preventive-maintenance requirements, and equipment records.
• Train and qualify as a Pulsed Power Controller and support Shot Directors during Phoenix laser experiments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of circuit fundamentals, AC/DC analysis, RC/RL/RLC circuits, energy storage, and electrical components.
• High proficiency with oscilloscopes and electrical test equipment, including probe selection, bandwidth, sampling, and waveform interpretation.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, component datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and high-voltage laboratory practices, including PPE, grounding, discharge procedures, and interlocks.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee; must work onsite in Denver.

Nice to have

• Coursework, laboratory work, or experience in pulsed power, high-voltage testing, or high-current electrical systems.
• Experience with pulse-forming networks, Marx generators, capacitor banks, pulse generators, or transient diagnostic equipment.
• Experience in laboratory, test, integration, commissioning, manufacturing, or experimental engineering environments.
• Experience with failure analysis, corrective actions, maintenance, configuration control, and equipment readiness.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a fast-paced experimental laboratory environment.
• Collaboration with engineers, technicians, scientists, and pulsed-power subject matter experts.
• Set 8-hour shifts with fixed start and stop times, plus occasional non-shift work during critical periods.
• Role requires standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.