Helion · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. The Electrical Engineer will support core electrical energy management systems that power fusion generators, including design, testing, and troubleshooting of high voltage electrical power systems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, test, troubleshoot, and support operation of high voltage electrical power systems for driving pulsed magnetic coils
Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of high-power electrical systems to drive pulsed coils (<1ms) at currents up to 5MA and voltages up to 40 kV
Develop electrical system architecture and work with designers to produce electrical schematics and installation drawings
Develop cost-effective, scalable, and reliable design solutions via technical peer review through a design review process for each major design project
Collaborate with operators of generator power systems through machine commissioning and, for development machines, through the lifetime of the machine
Demonstrate rigorous engineering practices including management of cost, schedule, and resource estimates as they pertain to your design, build, and delivery timelines
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in power electronics, solving complex electrical engineering problems from design to delivery
Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Experience in design, fabrication, installation and test of electrical systems
Strong background with solid state switching technologies and understanding of operating characteristics of power electronic components such as IGBTs, power MOSFETs, and SCRs
Technical expertise in the application of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and practice with the ability to coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Advanced in electronic troubleshooting systems using standard benchtop tools such as oscilloscopes, Eloads, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, and PCB design software
Experience with Microsoft Suite, LTSpice, SIMtrex/Simplis, Altium, Matlab
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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