Principal Electrical Engineer: Fusion Power Systems Lead

U.S. Fusion Energy

Energy (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
31 Days of PTO
10 Paid Holidays
Company-wide Winter Break
401(k) Match Up to 5%
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Wellness Stipend

Job summary

U.S. Fusion Energy seeks a senior electrical engineer to design, test, and commission high-power electrical systems for fusion generators, with emphasis on pulsed magnetics and energy recovery. You will lead design reviews and guide engineers to build scalable, reliable power infrastructure.

The role requires 12+ years in power electronics and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. You will mentor staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and use tools like LTSpice, SIMetrix, Altium, and

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in power electronics.
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Hands-on expertise with solid-state switching technologies.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard simulation and design tools.

Responsibilities

  • Design, test, and commission high-power electrical systems for fusion generators, focusing on pulsed magnetics and energy recovery.
  • Lead design reviews and mentor electrical engineers to optimize scalable and reliable power infrastructure.

Skills

Power Electronics
High-Voltage Systems
Solid-State Switching
PCB Design
System Architecture
Troubleshooting
Project Planning
Mentoring
Oscilloscopes
E-loads
Pulse Generators
Spectrum Analyzers

Education

Electrical Engineering or Physics degree

Tools

LTSpice
SIMetrix/SIMPLIS
Altium
MATLAB

Job description

U.S. Fusion Energy seeks a senior electrical engineer to design, test, and commission high-power electrical systems for fusion generators, with emphasis on pulsed magnetics and energy recovery. You will lead design reviews and guide engineers to build scalable, reliable power infrastructure.

The role requires 12+ years in power electronics and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. You will mentor staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and use tools like LTSpice, SIMetrix, Altium, and

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