9h ago

Principal Power Electronics Engineer

Everett, WA

$235k-$270k / year

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🛠 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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