Senior Pulsed Power Engineer (On-Site Everett)

U.S. Fusion Energy; Zap (ND); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zap Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Pulsed Power Engineer to join our on-site team. You will design high-voltage pulsed power systems, develop models, and collaborate with engineers to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience with pulsed power and high voltage, plus hands-on testing and safety standards knowledge. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience with pulsed power/high voltage design and testing.
• Experience with high voltage pulsed power systems (50kV+, 100kA+, 10’s ns – 100us) and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-voltage pulsed power systems including capacitor banks, Marx generators, pulse forming networks.
• Create simulation models and perform electromagnetic analysis to optimize energy storage and discharge.
• Conduct high-voltage testing, analyze waveforms and energy delivery performance.
• Develop diagnostic methods for characterizing pulse parameters and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and documentation.

Skills

Pulsed power design

High voltage electronics

Test & debug

Signal integrity

EMI and grounding

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ansys Maxwell 3D

SPICE

Oscilloscopes

High voltage test equipment

Job description

Zap Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a Senior Pulsed Power Engineer to join our on-site team. You will design high-voltage pulsed power systems, develop models, and collaborate with engineers to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The role requires 10–15 years of experience with pulsed power and high voltage, plus hands-on testing and safety standards knowledge. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.