Zeno Power

Electrical Engineer (Contractor)

Seattle, WA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$75kDetected 15 days ago

SolidWorksAltiumEMI/EMCPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsControlsLabVIEWCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Company Overview Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries - compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments.
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.

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, 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.
Proficient with controls, electrical diagram, and harness design programs (LTspice, Altium, Solidworks or similar).
Can meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.

Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
Export Control Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person.
Key Qualifications and Skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university with 7+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess required skills to coordinate and contribute to design effort with minimal direction.

By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno's batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and at sea.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

This listing is sourced directly from Zeno Power's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.