Founding Electrical Engineer

Zephyr Fusion; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zephyr Fusion is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to own the full lifecycle of high-performance electrical hardware, from requirements and architecture through design, prototyping, testing, integration, and launch.

You will help establish EE processes and standards while collaborating with other engineering teams to develop and integrate advanced power systems. A strong background in power electronics and experimental testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on power electronics expertise.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering or related field required; aerospace, fusion, advanced energy, magnetic systems, superconductors, space-grade components, and embedded power-electronics control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of electrical hardware from requirements through design, prototyping, testing, integration and launch.
• Establish electrical engineering processes and standards, collaborating with other teams to develop and integrate advanced power systems.
• Execute experimental tests and validate hardware performance to ensure reliability and mission success.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Design

Power Electronics

Electronic Circuit Design

Hardware Systems Architecture

Schematics and Layout

Prototyping

Testing and Verification

Experimental Testing

Systems Integration

Magnetic Systems

High-Temperature Superconductors

Space-Grade Components

Component Screening and Qualification

Embedded Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Own the full lifecycle of high-performance electrical hardware, from requirements and architecture through design, prototyping, testing, integration, and launch. Establish electrical engineering processes and standards while collaborating with other engineering teams to develop and integrate advanced power systems.

Requirements: Requires at least 8 years of relevant experience, hands-on power electronics expertise, and a track record of owning electrical engineering for complex projects and executing experimental tests. A bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering or a related field is required; aerospace, fusion, advanced energy, magnetic systems, superconductors, space-grade components, and embedded power-electronics control experience are preferred.

Key Skills: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Power Electronics, Electronic Circuit Design, Hardware Systems Architecture, Schematics and Layout, Prototyping, Testing and Verification, Experimental Testing, Systems Integration, Magnetic Systems, High-Temperature Superconductors, Space-Grade Components, Component Screening and Qualification, Embedded Control