Power Electronics Engineer

Overview

Design, test, and support high‑voltage power systems for pulsed magnetic coils in fusion generators.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• electrical architecture
• hv systems
• machine commissioning

Tasks

-Develop cost-effective, scalable, and reliable design solutions via technical peer review through a design review process for each major design project -Develop electrical system architecture and work with designers to produce electrical schematics and installation drawings -Design, test, troubleshoot, and support operation of high voltage electrical power systems for driving pulsed magnetic coils -Collaborate with operators of generator power systems through machine commissioning and, for development machines, through the lifetime of the machine

Requirements

• altium
• ltspice
• matlab
• ee degree
• power electronics
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Technical expertise in the application of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and practice with the ability to coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership -Experience with Microsoft Suite, LTSpice, SIMtrex/Simplis, Altium, Matlab -Experience in design, fabrication, installation and test of electrical systems -Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field -Strong background with solid state switching technologies and understanding of operating characteristics of power electronic components such as IGBTs, power MOSFETs, and SCRs -5+ years experience in power electronics, solving complex electrical engineering problems from design to delivery -Demonstrate rigorous engineering practices including management of cost, schedule, and resource estimates as they pertain to your design, build, and delivery timelines -Advanced in electronic troubleshooting systems using standard benchtop tools such as oscilloscopes, Eloads, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, and PCB design software

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Benefits

-Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) -Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families -Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance -Up to 5% employer 401(k) match -31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) -Annual wellness stipend -10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break

About Helion

-Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy. -Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly. -Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source. -Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements. -Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

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