Helion
Principal Electrical Engineer - RF
$235K–$270K
Everett, WA · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Mar 2, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years.
- Education
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Plasma Science, or a closely related discipline; significant hands-on experimental experience.
About the job
Leads the design, deployment, and operation of RF, plasma diagnostic, and high-voltage electrical systems for Helion’s fusion generators.
What you'll do
- Lead design, deployment, calibration, and operation of RF and plasma systems and diagnostics.
- Design, test, troubleshoot, and commission high-voltage pulsed systems and power electronics.
- Analyze diagnostic data, coordinate cross-functional technical work, and mentor engineers and scientists.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of advanced laboratory and experimental engineering experience, including RF systems and high-voltage measurement hardware in plasma, fusion, or comparable environments.
- Deep experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning high-voltage pulsed systems and power electronics.
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Plasma Science, or a closely related discipline, with significant hands-on experimental experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary technical efforts, work independently, and provide technical mentorship.
Nice to have
- Ph.D.
Pay
$235K – $270K (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
RF systems, high-voltage electrical systems, power electronics, pulsed magnets, energy recovery circuits, high-speed digitizers, magnetic coils, sensor networks
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