Electrical Engineer (Contractor)

Zeno Power•Seattle, WA

161d•$65 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeno Power is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Electrical Engineer will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. In this role, you will work closely with a team of engineers to support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electrical components supporting each project. You will interface with the mechanical, structural, thermal, and nuclear teams to implement and optimize designs based on system requirements. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems in both R&D and production settings. You will review designs for control systems, power distribution, power conversion, battery systems, and data communication. You will design test racks including data acquisition systems, power supply, communications, sensors, and grounding schemes. You will develop and review documentation relating to electrical subsystems including Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Bill of Materials (BOMs), Test Plans & Procedures, and Test Reports. You will support Project Supplier work through SME review of supplier designs, fabrication activities, and testing. You will perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLC hardware and software environments is preferred.
Experience in the aerospace and/or nuclear industry is desired.

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.