Principal Electrical Engineer: Fusion Power Systems Lead

Posted 2 days ago

us fusion energyEnergy (IL)

Electrical Engineers Engineering Services

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About the role

U.S. Fusion Energy seeks a senior electrical engineer to design, test, and commission high-power electrical systems for fusion generators, with emphasis on pulsed magnetics and energy recovery. You will lead design reviews and guide engineers to build scalable, reliable power infrastructure. The role requires 12+ years in power electronics and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics. You will mentor staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and use tools like LTSpice, SIMetrix, Altium, and

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