Marathon Fusion · 5 months ago
Research Electrical Engineer
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expMarathon Fusion is a startup focused on developing fusion energy technologies, founded in 2023. They are seeking a Research Electrical Engineer to work on high-power and control systems, collaborating with mechanical engineers and physicists to advance the fusion fuel cycle and stable isotope production.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers and technicians to rapidly prototype and test experimental systems
Design, integrate, and support high-power and pulsed power systems with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance
Develop, standardize, and maintain data acquisition systems across multiple test setups
Define, implement, and document control system architectures, including hardware selection, wiring diagrams, and functional logic
Coordinate with panel shops or internal technicians to layout, build, and validate custom control panels
Contribute to the safe design and operation of high-voltage, high-current equipment
Support testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of control systems and power electronics
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field with more than 5 years of experience in a relevant industry
Experience with high-power electrical systems, including power conversion, protection, and switching
Experience with pulsed power systems
Proficiency in designing and maintaining data acquisition (DAQ) systems, including GUI design (e.g., LabVIEW, PLC programming, Python, etc.)
Familiarity with industrial control systems, including PLCs, sensors, relays, and safety interlocks
Demonstrated experience collaborating with panel shops or technicians to bring designs into physical reality
Knowledge of safe design practices for high-voltage or high-energy environments
Strong mechanical intuition and comfort working around experimental systems
Preferred
Prior experience in the fusion energy or related high-energy industries
Hands-on experience with supercapacitors
Developing control logic using ladder logic programming
Designing or deploying SCADA systems for monitoring and control
Experience working in a highly ambiguous fast-paced startup or research environment
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
Generous paid time off and sick leave
401(k) plan
Commuter benefits
Stocked office kitchen
Company
Marathon Fusion
Marathon Fusion designs, engineers and scales next-generation technologies to enable the deployment of fusion power plants.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$6.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-08-20Grant
2024-07-18Seed· $5.9M
2024-07-18Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Kyle Schiller
CEO
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