Principal Power Electronics Engineer
About The Position
We are hiring a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to 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. This is an onsite role that reports directly to Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.
Requirements
- 12+ 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
- Hands-on 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
Responsibilities
- Design, test, troubleshoot, and support high-voltage power systems for pulsed magnetic coils
- Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of systems delivering <1 ms pulses up to 5 MA and 40 kV
- 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
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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Industry
Publishing Industries
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
