ROLE OVERVIEWFathom Robotics is hiring an experienced Pulsed Power / High Voltage Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, prototyping, and testing of specialized electronic systems for defense applications. Our work involves high-voltage electronics, pulsed power systems, and capacitor discharge systems.
We are looking for a hands-on engineer with a strong understanding of high-voltage circuit design, energy storage, fast-switching electronics, and transient electrical behavior. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking designs from initial concept through schematic capture, PCB layout, prototype assembly, laboratory testing, and design validation.
This is a technical engineering position with an emphasis on practical design, troubleshooting, and hardware development rather than project management.
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
WORK TYPE: Full-Time, On-Site
PROGRAM CONDITIONSWork is primarily lab based in Fort Worth: circuit design, prototype assembly, and hands-on testing of high-voltage hardware. The role involves working safely around high-voltage and stored energy systems every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Design, develop, and validate high-voltage and pulsed power electronic systems for defense applications
- Design and evaluate capacitor-based energy storage, power conversion, and controlled discharge electronics
- Develop high-voltage power supplies, switching circuits, and associated control and monitoring electronics
- Perform circuit simulation, schematic capture, component selection, and PCB design
- Evaluate electrical transients, switching behavior, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and high-voltage insulation requirements
- Build, troubleshoot, and test prototype electronic assemblies
RequirementsDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
- Experience designing, developing, or testing high-voltage electronics or pulsed power systems
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation tools such as Altium, KiCad, LTspice, or equivalent software
- Ability to troubleshoot complex analog and power electronic circuits
- Ability to work independently on hardware development projects and communicate technical findings
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS- Pulsed power or high-voltage design on defense, national lab, or directed energy programs
- Capacitor bank, high-voltage switch, or Marx generator design experience
- EMI and EMC testing and mitigation on power electronics
- Hands-on use of high-voltage probes, current monitors, and high-bandwidth oscilloscopes
- Solid high-voltage lab safety practices and experience working around stored energy systems
- Altium proficiency
BenefitsCompensation: $100,000-$150,000/year, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Contingent upon contract award, in the near term. We are running our hiring process now so we can bring the right person on quickly once award is confirmed.
