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Zeno Power · 19 hours ago

Senior/ Principal Electrical Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries, seeking a highly motivated Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to support the development of Radioisotope Power Systems technologies. The role involves collaborating with engineers on design, testing, and manufacturing of electrical components, as well as leading the design of complex control systems.

AerospaceClean EnergyNuclear

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work closely with a team of engineers to support the design, testing, and manufacturing of electrical components supporting each project

Interface with the mechanical, structural, thermal, and nuclear teams to implement and optimize designs based on system requirements

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems in both R&D and production settings

Create and manage power and data budgets across projects

Review designs for control systems, power distribution, power conversion, battery systems, and data communication

Design test racks including data acquisition systems, power supply, communications, sensors, and grounding schemes

Develop and review documentation relating to electrical subsystems including Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Bill of Materials (BOMs), Test Plans & Procedures, and Test Reports

Support Project Supplier work through SME review of supplier designs, fabrication activities, and testing

Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringControl Systems DesignPower DistributionLTspiceAltiumLabviewSolidworksElectronic Lab EquipmentAerospace Communication ProtocolsEnvironmental TestingQuality StandardsTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from accredited university plus 7+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Proficient with controls, electrical diagram, and harness design programs (LTspice, Altium, Labview, Solidworks, or similar)

Proficient in the use of standard electronic lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power meters, data acquisition cards, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to work with hardware, including tasks such as soldering, assembling wiring harnesses, and constructing test racks

Familiarity with communication protocols common in aerospace applications and extreme environments

Familiarity with environmental tests as they affect electrical components (EMI/EMC, vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.)

Experience performing activities under a quality standard (such as NQA-1, AS 9100, or similar)

Candidate must be a self-starter and possess required skills to coordinate and contribute to design effort with minimal direction

Can meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment

Capable of working independently or as part of a team, with clear communication and collaboration skills

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills