Helion · 3 days ago
Senior Electrical Simulation 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. The Senior Electrical Simulation Engineer will develop and validate detailed circuit and system models to ensure the safe, stable operation of fusion systems, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to model and simulate pulsed power devices and circuits.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead development and validation of electrical simulation models at the circuit and systems levels
Integrate electrical models with mechanical, thermal, and controls simulations to evaluate multidisciplinary interactions and optimize overall system performance
Develop automation scripts to enable repeatable, automated execution of simulation activities
Work with hardware, firmware, and software engineers to support bring-up, integration and root-cause analysis
Evaluate and deploy new simulation tools and processes improve model fidelity, efficiency, and scalability
Mentor and guide junior engineers in simulation techniques, model validation, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience creating system-level simulations in environments such as Simulink to capture dynamic behavior, fault response and control interactions
Experience with controls, power electronics, and energy delivery systems
Experience developing and validating circuit-level electrical models using tools such as SPICE, Simetrix/Simplis, PLECS, or PSIM
Experience with leading the design and execution of test campaigns to validate and refine simulation models through experimental measurement
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting languages for automation, data analysis, report generation, and workflow integration
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in model validation and documentation
Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
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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