Zeno Power

Senior/Principal Hardware Development Engineer

Seattle, WA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$145k-$185kDetected 48 days ago

SolidWorksAltiumEMI/EMCPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower 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.
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.
Proficient with controls, electrical diagram, and harness design programs (LTspice, Altium, Labview, Solidworks, or similar).

Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Travel is required, <10%
Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 15 pounds
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.
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess required skills to coordinate and contribute to design effort with minimal direction.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.
Experience with PLC hardware and software environments is preferred.

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

Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary band for this position is $145,000 - $185,000.
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.

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

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