Electrical Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️   About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an “Electrical Engineer”. This is what you need to know: Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits Contract: Permanent, full time Reporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering Your role in the mission: The Electrical Engineer will design, develop, test, and integrate electronic hardware and embedded systems supporting stellarator devices, test facilities, and supporting infrastructure. This role spans analog and digital circuit design, data acquisition systems, safety PLC implementation, and hardware verification. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on electrical engineering skills with experience in industrial or research environments involving complex instrumentation and safety-critical systems. You will: Analog and Digital Circuit Board Design Translate high-level system requirements into detailed electrical specifications and designsDesign analog and digital circuits for embedded systems and instrumentation applicationsPerform schematic capture, PCB layout, and artwork generationCollaborate with mechanical and systems engineers to ensure robust integrationConduct electrical bench-level testing, debugging, and validation of hardwareSupport manufacturing, assembly, and design-for-reliability activities Data Acquisition Systems Implementation Define requirements for off-the-shelf data acquisition systems to support laboratory test bedsEvaluate, select, and procure appropriate hardware solutionsDesign and implement interfaces to sensors, actuators, and peripheral equipmentIntegrate data acquisition systems into experimental and operational environmentsVerify performance, accuracy, and reliability through testing Safety PLC Implementation Define, design, and implement safety PLC hardware systems to protect personnel and equipmentDevelop PLC logic and software for safety functions in industrial environmentsSupport hazard mitigation strategies and compliance with safety requirementsTest and validate safety systems during commissioning and operation What you’ll need: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in embedded electrical or electronics engineeringStrong background in analog and digital circuit designExperience with schematic capture and PCB layout toolsHands-on experience with hardware bring-up, testing, and debuggingExperience implementing data acquisition systems in laboratory or industrial settingsExperience with safety PLC hardware and programmingStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams Preferred Qualifications Ability to develop low-level test software in C/C++ for hardware validation in bare-metal or OS-based environmentsExperience verifying low-level circuit functionality through custom test code FPGA Development (Desirable) Experience with FPGA design using VHDL and/or VerilogDevelopment of FPGA functions and associated test benches for verificationExperience achieving timing closure for high-speed FPGA designs We offer: In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get… Stock and share options 📈Relocation allowance 💰Insurance plans 🩺401k retirement options 💸And many more great voluntary benefits 👀 Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit https://typeoneenergy.com/ or follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/type-one-energy Equal Opportunity Statement  Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Locations: Knoxville, TN