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.
