Electrical Systems Engineer at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fusion Energy, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in electrical system integration, test, or design engineering
Strong background in electrical schematics, harness design, and interconnect systems
Experience writing, maintaining, and enforcing system-level requirements and ICDs
Proficiency with CAD/eCAD tools for harness and schematic design (Altium, NX, etc.)
Hands-on experience with system bring-up, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate clearly in technical and non-technical settings
Strong documentation discipline and ability to manage supplier deliverables

Responsibilities

Own the integration of electrical components and subsystems into full systems
Define, maintain, and enforce system-level requirements and interface control documents (ICDs) across electrical, mechanical, and/or software teams
Lead the design, documentation, and validation of electrical harnesses, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and compliance with standards
Collaborate with and manage harness suppliers—delivering build packages, reviewing prototypes, and qualifying production deliveries
Work hands-on in the lab during system bring-up, debugging integration issues, and validating end-to-end functionality
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure subsystem designs align with top-level system goals and requirements
Drive continuous improvement in integration processes, test strategies, and documentation practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Electrical Systems IntegrationElectrical HarnessesPower SystemsControl SystemsCommunication NetworksRequirements EngineeringInterface Control DocumentsSupplier Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

What education and experience are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field is required, along with 3+ years of experience in electrical system integration, test, or design engineering.

What key technical skills are needed for the Electrical Systems Engineer role?

Candidates need a strong background in electrical schematics, harness design, and interconnect systems, plus experience writing, maintaining, and enforcing system-level requirements.

What is the company culture like at Helion Energy?

Helion prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths, with a team tackling real-world challenges to achieve breakthroughs in fusion energy.

What does a strong candidate for this role look like?

A strong candidate thrives at both detailed hands-on engineering and system-level ownership, with experience in electrical system integration and the ability to manage suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Helion Energy

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, which allows them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient in size, cost, and development time. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Everett, WashingtonHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$567.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

Social events

Risks

Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.

Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.

Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

Differentiation

Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.

Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.

Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

Upsides

Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.

OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.

Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

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