Ben Watson

Ben Watson is a seasoned electrical engineer with extensive experience in pulsed power technology. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Electrical Engineer at SimuTech Group, an Ansys Apex Partner, since July 2025, Ben previously held positions including Senior Research Engineer at Zap Energy, Pulsed Power Engineer at MagLauncher, and Electrical Engineer at General Atomics. Ben's background also includes roles at Northrop Grumman as an Associate Electrical Engineer and various internships in high energy research and pulsed power systems. Ben holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Arizona State University, complemented by foundational studies at Arizona Western College.