Helion · 2 weeks ago
Senior Power Electronics Engineer
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
8+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant to provide unlimited clean electricity. The Senior Power Electronics Engineer will support the design and optimization of energy management systems for fusion generators, driving design excellence and mentoring other engineers.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, test, and troubleshoot high-voltage power systems that drive pulsed magnetic coils
Oversee procurement, construction, and commissioning of electrical systems delivering <1 ms pulses at up to 5 MA and 40 kV
Develop system architecture and collaborate on schematics and installation drawings
Lead design reviews, validating cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solutions
Support generator commissioning and operations with an eye toward improving future builds
Own engineering rigor—cost, schedule, and resource estimates—for your scope of work
Mentor teammates and contribute to technical growth across electrical and cross-functional engineering teams
Qualification
Required
8+ years experience in power electronics, solving complex electrical engineering problems from design to delivery
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
Proven experience designing, fabricating, installing, and testing electronic systems
Strong working knowledge of power switching components (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SCRs)
Deep understanding of engineering principles and experience driving project delivery from design through execution
Advanced troubleshooting skills using tools like oscilloscopes, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads
Proficiency in LTSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Altium, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Company
Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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