Electrical Engieneer

Type One Energy•Knoxville, TN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an “Electrical Engineer”. This is what you need to know: The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, test, and integrate electronic hardware and embedded systems supporting stellarator devices, test facilities, and supporting infrastructure. This role spans analog and digital circuit design, data acquisition systems, safety PLC implementation, and hardware verification. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on electrical engineering skills with experience in industrial or research environments involving complex instrumentation and safety-critical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded electrical or electronics engineering
Strong background in analog and digital circuit design
Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging
Experience implementing data acquisition systems in laboratory or industrial settings
Experience with safety PLC hardware and programming
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Ability to develop low-level test software in C/C++ for hardware validation in bare-metal or OS-based environments
Experience verifying low-level circuit functionality through custom test code
FPGA Development (Desirable)
Experience with FPGA design using VHDL and/or Verilog
Development of FPGA functions and associated test benches for verification
Experience achieving timing closure for high-speed FPGA designs

Responsibilities

Analog and Digital Circuit Board Design
Translate high-level system requirements into detailed electrical specifications and designs
Design analog and digital circuits for embedded systems and instrumentation applications
Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and artwork generation
Collaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure robust integration
Conduct electrical bench-level testing, debugging, and validation of hardware
Support manufacturing, assembly, and design-for-reliability activities
Data Acquisition Systems Implementation
Define requirements for off-the-shelf data acquisition systems to support laboratory test beds
Evaluate, select, and procure appropriate hardware solutions
Design and implement interfaces to sensors, actuators, and peripheral equipment
Integrate data acquisition systems into experimental and operational environments
Verify performance, accuracy, and reliability through testing
Safety PLC Implementation
Define, design, and implement safety PLC hardware systems to protect personnel and equipment
Develop PLC logic and software for safety functions in industrial environments
Support hazard mitigation strategies and compliance with safety requirements
Test and validate safety systems during commissioning and operation