Applied Scientist, Early Career

Company: Harris Geospatial Solutions
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Job Title: Applied Scientist, Early Career Job Code: SAS20230903-98217 Job Location: San Leandro, CA Job Description: The Applied Technologies division of L3Harris, in San Leandro CA, focuses on developing cutting edge pulsed power systems, x-ray radiation sources, EMP and high power microwave radiation sources, high-voltage switches & power-conditioning components. These core technologies are applied to build systems for flash x-ray imaging, electron beam sterilization, for driving high power lasers (such as those used for fusion research), and for simulating radiation environments, such as space, to study how electronics, optics, and various materials are affected by electromagnetic radiation. The largest pulsed power systems built here produce millions of amps at millions of volts, delivered within hundreds of nanoseconds. Succeeding at these fast-paced, demanding conditions requires a talented team of curious, passionate scientists, designers, technicians, and engineers. The division conducts both R&D and manufacturing to serve a mix of government and commercial customers. Essential Functions:

• Work with a team to conduct tests on pulsed power machines and radiation sources.
• Help with design, fabrication, and troubleshooting of components of pulsed power systems and diagnostics.
• Apply scientific scrutiny to experimental & simulation results to interpret & draw conclusions.
• Communicate results of experiments or simulations to the team.
• Interact with customers as part of a team to help understand their testing requirements.
• Actively engage to assure safety protocols are followed and take required safety training.
• Assist in the conceptual design of hardware, systems or subsystems.
• Provide design engineering support.
• Conduct engineering analyses.
• Participate in the process of procurement, parts/system fabrication, assembly, inspection and testing.
• Perform the technical aspects of analysis, design, and testing.
• Generate technical documentation.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and technical staff.
• Ensure that customer requirements for products or services are met.
• May have budget responsibility at the task level and will work closely with program/project managers.
• May participate in the transport and set-up of a system in the field and conduct field tests.
• Lab work involving standing, bending, lifting, walking, reaching, etc Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS degree in physics, electrical/mechanical engineering, or related field, and 1 year of work experience
  • Some hands-on experience with experimental lab work.
  • Driven by technical curiosity and an eagerness to learn
  • Effective communication in oral and written technical English. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience setting up and troubleshooting experimental equipment such as vacuum systems, data acquisition systems (sensors/monitors, oscilloscopes, delay generators etc), and electrical systems is a plus.
    • Familiar with basic data analysis of physical timeseries data
    • Comfortable using basic tools
    • Familiar with how to interpret engineering drawings to assemble or troubleshoot lab equipment

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