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Zeno Power · 18 hours ago

Electrical Engineer (Contractor)

Seattle, WA

Full-time, Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$65/hr - $75/hr

5+ years exp

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries, seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support the development of Radioisotope Power Systems technologies. The role involves collaborating with engineers to design, test, and manufacture electrical components for various projects.

AerospaceClean EnergyNuclear

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with a team of engineers to support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electrical components supporting each project

Interface with the mechanical, structural, thermal, and nuclear teams to implement and optimize designs based on system requirements

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems in both R&D and production settings

Review designs for control systems, power distribution, power conversion, battery systems, and data communication

Design test racks including data acquisition systems, power supply, communications, sensors, and grounding schemes

Develop and review documentation relating to electrical subsystems including Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Bill of Materials (BOMs), Test Plans & Procedures, and Test Reports

Support Project Supplier work through SME review of supplier designs, fabrication activities, and testing

Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringLabVIEW developmentControl systems designElectrical diagram designAerospace communication protocolsQuality standards experienceTeam collaborationWritten communicationOral communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with 7+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Proficient with controls, electrical diagram, and harness design programs (LTspice, Altium, Solidworks or similar)

Proficient in LabVIEW development, including modular VI architecture, state machines, and event-driven programming for real-time data acquisition and test system control

Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, data acquisition cards, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to work with hardware, including tasks such as soldering, assembling wiring harnesses, and constructing test racks

Familiarity with communication protocols common in aerospace applications and extreme environments

Familiarity with environmental tests as they affect electrical components (EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)

Experience performing activities under a quality standard (such as NQA-1, AS 9100, or similar)

Candidate must be a self-starter and possess required skills to coordinate and contribute to design effort with minimal direction

Can meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment

Capable of working independently or as part of a team, with clear communication and collaboration skills

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills