Focused Energy · 1 day ago
Electrical Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFocused Energy is a pioneering fusion energy start-up committed to generating clean electrical energy. The Electrical Engineer will develop and deliver the electrical system design for the TTE project, supporting all phases from conceptual design to operations and modifications.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the electrical design for TTE, including power distribution and wiring architecture
Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable routing strategies
Define electrical interfaces between diagnostic, mechanical, and control systems
Ensure NEC, NFPA, and facility safety compliance across all installations
Support electrical installation planning, panel design, protective devices, and interlocks
Assist with commissioning, functional testing, and fault diagnosis
Adapt electrical systems as the project evolves through design, testing, and operations
Work with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality electrical implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
5+ years of experience in industrial, research, or laboratory electrical system design
Strong background in power distribution, electrical protection, grounding, and control wiring
Ability to produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable routing documentation
Experience designing or integrating electrical panels, instrumentation circuits, or interlock systems
Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and electrical safety standards applicable to laboratory or industrial environments
Experience supporting electrical installation, testing, and commissioning in a technical facility
Ability to work around and integrate HV, LV, and control circuits safely and effectively
Cross-functional experience working with mechanical, controls, and diagnostics teams
Eligibility to work in the United States (Austin, Texas)
Preferred
Experience with industrial electrical systems, panel design, and control wiring
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and electrical safety practices
Familiarity with instrumentation, interlocks, or low-voltage power distribution
Experience supporting complex R&D or scientific equipment installations
Understanding of grounding strategies, shielding, and noise mitigation in sensitive systems
Experience with cleanroom or scientific facilities
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Equity
Benefits
Company
Focused Energy
Focused Energy pioneers laser-driven fusion for clean power, using inertial confinement to develop sustainable, commercial energy solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$121.7MKey Investors
Amplitude LaserEIC Scaling ClubPrime Movers Lab
2024-12-17Corporate Round· $40M
2024-10-21Grant· $2.7M
2024-03-28Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Thomas Forner
Founder & CEO
Dr. Anika Stein
Co-Founder
Recent News
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