R&D Engineer

What You Will Be Doing:

You will help bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online, to generate electrical power. As a member of the Research and Development team, you will contribute to the development of fusion technology and experiments, control high-energy systems, and design diagnostics for advanced plasma devices. You will report to the R&D Manager, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

• Contribute to the design, build, and measurement of Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) fusion devices
• Control pulsed power systems, including mega-joule capacitor banks and high-energy infrastructure
• Support the design and execution of plasma and high-energy experiments
• Work with large-scale vacuum systems, including vacuum cycling quartz chambers greater than one meter in diameter
• Apply plasma physics concepts to generate FRCs and implement diagnostics for magnetic fields, fusion products, and plasma characteristics
• Operate and troubleshoot Lab View-based control systems using PXIe-NI chassis in fast-pulse EMI environments
• Use critical reasoning to evaluate and improve technical solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design, build, and improve integrated systems

• B.S. with 5 years of relevant experience, or M.S. with 2 years of relevant experience in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Extensive hands‑on experience building, modifying, or repairing high‑vacuum chamber systems or high‑voltage capacitor systems
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating complex experiments with a focus on diagnostics and continuous improvement
• Experience working with or around fusion plasmas or electric propulsion thrusters
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and take ownership of project areas
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to meet challenging objectives with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and mentor junior team members