Senior Semiconductor Device Engineer
About The Position
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. The Senior Semiconductor Device Engineer will drive the design and development of cutting-edge semiconductors for high-performance pulsed power systems used in Helion’s fusion generators. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment to develop, test, and implement high-reliability, high-efficiency switching components, with a strong emphasis on rapid development cycles. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering and is an onsite role at the Everett, WA office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in power electronics and high voltage semiconductor design
- Strong foundation in semiconductor physics, power electronics, and circuit design principles
- Proven experience with rapid prototyping and development cycles in a high-tech environment
- Background working with semiconductor fabricators to manufacture semiconductor devices
- Proficiency with simulation tools and test equipment for power electronics
Responsibilities
- Spearhead efforts to gather and utilize requirements for switching components and apply them toward design of physical products
- Drive the design and development of novel pulsed power electronics components and systems, focusing on high-efficiency, high-reliability semiconductor solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of electrical, mechanical, and physics-based principles in semiconductor development
- Lead development cycles, including hands-on prototyping, small-scale testing, and large-scale performance validation
- Conduct simulations, testing, and analysis to validate designs and iterate quickly using data-backed decision making
- Stay informed on emerging semiconductor materials, device architectures, and industry trends
- Document design processes, specifications, test results, and findings for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
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
Senior
