Helion · 18 hours ago
Senior Electrical Systems 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, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. As a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, you will integrate electrical subsystems into a cohesive system, ensuring seamless functionality across power, control, and communication networks.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own the integration of electrical components and subsystems into full systems
Define, maintain, and enforce system-level requirements and interface control documents (ICDs) across electrical, mechanical, and/or software teams
Lead the design, documentation, and validation of electrical harnesses, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with standards
Collaborate with and manage harness suppliers—delivering build packages, reviewing prototypes, and qualifying production deliveries
Work hands-on in the lab during system bring-up, debugging integration issues, and validating end-to-end functionality
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure subsystem designs align with top-level system goals and requirements
Drive continuous improvement in integration processes, test strategies, and documentation practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in electrical system integration, test, or design engineering
Strong background in electrical schematics, harness design, and interconnect systems
Experience writing, maintaining, and enforcing system-level requirements and ICDs
Proficiency with CAD/eCAD tools for harness and schematic design (Altium, NX, etc.)
Hands-on experience with system bring-up, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate clearly in technical and non-technical settings
Strong documentation discipline and ability to manage supplier deliverables
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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