Principal Electrical Engineer

We are hiring a Principal Electrical 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 Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.

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