Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fusion Pulsed Power Systems

Zap Energy; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zap Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the mechanical design of high-voltage pulsed power systems from concept through fabrication and integration.

You will collaborate with electrical, plasma, and systems engineers to deliver hardware that operates at the edge of what's physically possible, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring robust, manufacturable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field required.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience with hands-on track record.
• Strong SolidWorks proficiency in parts, assemblies, drawings and PDM.
• Practical GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience designing for high-voltage/pulsed power environments is a plus.
• DFM and DFA methods applied to rapid in-house builds.
• Experience with multiple manufacturings processes (sheet metal, welding, CNC, 3D printing).

Responsibilities

• Design pulsed power systems, enclosures, and tooling.
• Translate requirements into mechanical hardware meeting constraints.
• Produce SolidWorks parts, assemblies, and drawings with GD&T.
• Iterate designs from redlines with manufacturing feedback.
• Own material selection, fastener torque, and tolerances.
• Collaborate across disciplines to resolve interfaces.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Pulsed power design

High-voltage environments

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering decision making

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

Zap Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the mechanical design of high-voltage pulsed power systems from concept through fabrication and integration.

You will collaborate with electrical, plasma, and systems engineers to deliver hardware that operates at the edge of what's physically possible, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring robust, manufacturable designs.