About the job
Join Our Team at Marathon Fusion
Marathon Fusion is at the forefront of engineering technologies, transforming fusion from experimental breakthroughs into functional power plants. While the industry focuses on innovating new fusion devices, we are dedicated to practical systems that enable fusion energy to operate at a scale that is relevant to climate change.
Our team crafts essential fuel cycle and plant-level technologies that support stable isotope production, fuel cycle closure, and advanced blanket systems, facilitating energy generation along with high-value co-products.
Founded in 2023, we are committed to constructing the components and systems necessary for making fusion a practical, sustainable, and dependable energy source for the 21st century.
Our Company Culture
At Marathon Fusion, we foster a startup culture that values focus, adaptability, and prioritization in a dynamic landscape. Success in our environment hinges on proactive communication, building trust among team members, and a continuous willingness to learn and grow professionally. We highly value self-direction in all team members.
Your Role as an Electrical Engineer
As an Electrical Engineer with Marathon Fusion, you will collaborate with our R&D team, which consists of mechanical engineers, physicists, and technicians, to prototype, test, and implement solutions that enhance fusion fuel cycles. Your contributions will be crucial in developing robust power electronics for our Plasma Centrifuge and Transmutation research and development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop power electronics subsystems, including capacitor banks, battery systems, power conversion, and switching.
- Prototype and test printed circuit boards (PCBs) for experimental systems.
- Integrate power electronics into high-voltage and high-current systems at the platform level.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers, controls engineers, physicists, and technicians to build and integrate electrical systems into experimental platforms.
- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware in laboratory settings.
- Promote safe design practices for high-energy systems.
Qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates with various levels of experience. Ideal candidates will possess:
- Proven experience in power electronics design.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- A proactive approach to learning new technologies and methodologies.

