Senior Mechanical Engineer, Pulsed Power Systems

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

Job summary

Zap Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of high-voltage pulsed power systems from concept to fabrication. You will partner with electrical, plasma, and systems engineers to deliver robust hardware built for extreme conditions.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFMA, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping, with mentorship for junior engineers and review of drawings and specifications. Washington-based, on-site role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Design pulsed power systems, subassemblies, enclosures, structural components, electrical bus work, pneumatics, and tooling and integration hardware
• Translate design requirements into mechanical hardware that meets functional, spatial, safety, and operational constraints
• Produce complete SolidWorks part, assembly, and drawing packages with detailed instructions and GD&T callouts appropriate to function and manufacturability
• Iterate and update designs based on redlines and feedback from manufacturing and operations
• Own design decisions around material selection, fastener torque specifications, and tolerance stack-ups
• Apply DFM and DFA methodologies to meet schedules and enable rapid, in-house builds
• Compile information on and present your designs concisely for design reviews
• Provide substantive technical feedback on other engineers' designs, both within and outside the Pulsed Power team
• Perform formal drawing review redlines as part of the release process
• Collaborate across electrical, controls, manufacturing, and systems engineering disciplines to resolve interface and integration challenges
• Provide mentorship to junior level engineers on the team

Skills

SolidWorks

Pulsed power design

DFM/DFMA

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

PDM

Job description

Zap Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of high-voltage pulsed power systems from concept to fabrication. You will partner with electrical, plasma, and systems engineers to deliver robust hardware built for extreme conditions.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFMA, GD&T, and hands-on prototyping, with mentorship for junior engineers and review of drawings and specifications. Washington-based, on-site role with competitive compensation.