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Electrical Engineer

Zeno Power · Seattle, WA · On-site

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About Zeno Power

Zeno Power is a company that creates advanced power systems that use radioisotopes. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person. The term “U.S. Person” means (i) a U.S citizen or U.S. national; or (ii) any natural person who is a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e., holds a Green Card), as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or as a “protected individual” defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum).

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from accredited university with 3+ 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 workcaping 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 is desired
  • Experience performing activities under a quality standard (such as NQA-1, AS 9100, or similar) is desired
More about this role

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Electrical Engineer will report to the Test & Process Engineering Manager.

  • 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.
  • 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, wiring diagrams, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Test Plans & Procedures, and Test Reports.
  • Support Project Supplier work through Subject Matter Expert review of supplier designs, fabrication activities, and testing.

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