Senior/ Principal Electrical Engineer

Zeno Power • Seattle, WA • 2h ago

Company Overview
Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno's batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea. To bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth. Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer
Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.
In this role you will:
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.
Key Qualifications and Skills
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).
Experience in the aerospace and/or nuclear industry is desired.
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.
Job Functions
Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tue

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