Senior Semiconductor Device Engineer

Overview

Design high‑efficiency, high‑reliability power semiconductor switches for fusion pulsed‑power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• requirements gathering
• cross-functional integration
• design documentation
• power electronics
• design validation
• prototype development

Tasks

-Spearhead efforts to gather and utilize requirements for switching components and apply them toward design of physical products -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of electrical, mechanical, and physics-based principles in semiconductor development -Document design processes, specifications, test results, and findings for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing -Drive the design and development of novel pulsed power electronics components and systems, focusing on high-efficiency, high-reliability semiconductor solutions -Conduct simulations, testing, and analysis to validate designs and iterate quickly using data-backed decision making -Lead development cycles, including hands-on prototyping, small-scale testing, and large-scale performance validation -Stay informed on emerging semiconductor materials, device architectures, and industry trends

Requirements

• power electronics
• semiconductor
• simulation
• rapid prototyping
• ee degree
• 8+ yrs

What You Bring

-Strong foundation in semiconductor physics, power electronics, and circuit design principles -8+ years of experience in power electronics and high voltage semiconductor design -Bachelor’s, Master’s, or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field -Background working with semiconductor fabricators to manufacture semiconductor devices -Proficiency with simulation tools and test equipment for power electronics -Proven experience with rapid prototyping and development cycles in a high-tech environment

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Benefits

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

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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