Helion Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

Helion Energy$120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in power electronics with a focus on complex electrical engineering issues.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar field.
  • Proven experience in designing, fabricating, installing, and testing electronic systems.
  • Strong expertise in solid-state switching technologies and components like IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SCRs.
  • Solid understanding of engineering principles, codes, and practices for milestone coordination.
  • Advanced troubleshooting capabilities utilizing standard benchtop tools and PCB design software.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, LTSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Altium, and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

  • Design, test, troubleshoot, and provide support for high-voltage power systems.
  • Oversee the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of key energy systems.
  • Develop system architectures and collaborate on schematics and installation drawings.
  • Lead design reviews to ensure cost-effective and reliable solutions.
  • Support commissioning and optimize lifetime operation of generator power systems.
  • Implement rigorous engineering practices for project management, including cost and schedule oversight.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with diverse teams to strengthen technical expertise.

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 a company-wide winter break.
  • Up to 5% employer match on 401(k).
  • Short and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and support for up to 16 weeks.
  • Annual wellness stipend.
Full Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:

You will support the core energy management systems that power Helion's fusion generators. Your work will focus on high-power electrical systems including energy delivery to pulsed magnetics, energy recovery systems, internal redistribution networks, and grid-tie infrastructure. You will design, commission, and optimize systems that are foundational to delivering clean, low-cost electricity to the world. You will report to the Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:
  • Design, test, troubleshoot, and support high-voltage power systems for pulsed magnetic coils
  • Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of systems delivering
  • Develop system architectures and collaborate with designers on schematics and installation drawings
  • Lead design reviews to validate cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solutions
  • Support commissioning and lifetime operation of generator power systems, identifying paths to optimize future builds
  • Apply rigorous engineering practices, including ownership of cost, schedule, and resource planning for assigned projects
  • Mentor electrical engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build technical capability across Helion

Required Skills:
  • 8+ years experience in power electronics, solving complex electrical engineering problems from design to delivery
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Experience designing, fabricating, installing, and testing electronic systems
  • Strong knowledge of solid-state switching technologies and power components such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, and SCRs
  • Technical depth in engineering principles, codes, and practices with experience coordinating deliverables to meet milestones
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills with standard benchtop tools (oscilloscopes, E-loads, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers) and PCB design software
  • Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Office, LTSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Altium, and MATLAB

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Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
  • 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

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy, Inc. is an American fusion research company, located in Everett, Washington. They are developing a magneto-inertial fusion technology to produce helium-3 and fusion power via aneutronic fusion.
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