9h ago
Principal Power Electronics Engineer
Everett, WA
$235k-$270k / year
full-timeseniorenergy
🛠 Tech Stack
💼 About This Role
You'll design and optimize high-voltage power systems for Helion's fusion generators, supporting energy delivery to pulsed magnetics and grid-tie infrastructure. Your work will be foundational to delivering clean, low-cost electricity from the world's first fusion power plant. This onsite role reports to the Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Design, test, and support high-voltage power systems for pulsed magnetic coils
- Oversee procurement, construction, and commissioning of <1 ms pulse systems up to 5 MA
- Develop system architectures and collaborate on schematics and installation drawings
- Lead design reviews for cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solutions
📋 Requirements
- 12+ years experience in power electronics from design to delivery
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- Hands-on experience designing, fabricating, installing, and testing electronic systems
- Strong knowledge of solid-state switching technologies (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SCRs)
✨ Nice to Have
- Experience with high-power pulsed systems
- Proficiency with LTSpice, SIMetrix/SIMPLIS, Altium, and MATLAB
- Familiarity with grid-tie infrastructure and energy recovery systems
🎁 Benefits & Perks
- 🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families
- 🌴 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation + 10 sick days)
- 🎄 10 Paid holidays plus winter break
- 💰 Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- 👶 Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks
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