Data Acquisition & Controls Engineering Manager

Everett, WA

Full Time

Manager/Supervisor

Zap Energy is a fast-growing company that is developing a novel technology that will make fusion energy a reality. Zap is searching for an experienced engineering manager to lead the Data Acquisition and Controls group within Research & Development. In this role, you will lead a small but critical team to enable research scientists with the knobs and needles they need for cutting edge science discovery in fusion energy.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or similar technical discipline
At least 2 years' experience leading a science or engineering team in a fast-paced research or industrial environment
At least 8 years' experience in hands-on individual contributor roles related to at least two of the following areas: software engineering of data-oriented services, industrial controls and data acquisition, science research metrology, electronics engineering
Experience mentoring engineers in technical disciplines and career development
Experience interacting with scientists and engineers in rapidly changing industrial or research facilities

Desired qualifications

At least 2 years' experience leading a team with a specific focus on data acquisition, instrumentation, and/or controls
Competency in administration of Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence
Proven track record of managing projects through inception, design, review, commissioning, and enhancement
Experience interacting with scientists and engineers on large scale industrial or research facilities, such as particle accelerators or power plants
Knowledge of pertinent regulatory, electrical, and safety standards from NRC, ANSI B11, NFPA, OSHA, IEC, ISO, WAC
Diverse technical skills and capabilities to fill organizational skills gaps if needed

Benefits of joining Zap Energy: While doing meaningful work is rewarding in itself, we also offer the following programs and benefits for all employees:

Competitive salary and benefits
Premium medical / dental / vision insurance
Flexible vacation and paid company holidays

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $150K-200K. Candidates may be considered for other positions at Zap Energy and the actual salary will be based on relevant education, experience, and other qualifications. The range is published in accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act.

Zap Energy is building a low-cost, compact, and scalable fusion energy platform that conﬁnes and compresses plasma without the need for expensive and complex magnetic coils. Zap’s sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch technology provides compelling fusion economics and requires orders of magnitude less capital than conventional approaches. Zap Energy has approximately 150 team members in multiple facilities near Seattle and is backed by leading ﬁnancial and strategic investors.

Zap Energy Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

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