Head of Electrical & Controls Engineering

Lead the electrical power and control systems that bring fusion devices to life owning the strategy and execution that scales high-power mission-critical systems from experimental hardware to commercial fusion plants.

The Head of Electrical & Controls Engineering will lead the design development and integration of electrical power systems control systems and instrumentation for Realtasmagnetic mirror fusion devices. This senior technical leadership role demands deepexpertisein high-power electrical systems and control architecture proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and the vision to scale systems from experimental devices to commercial power plants. You will own electrical andcontrols strategyacross our development roadmap ensuring designs meet performance requirements while advancing safety reliability and costobjectives. The ideal candidate combines technical credibility in power systems and controls with strategic leadership thriving in a fast-paced environment where engineering decisions directlyimpactfusion development timelines.

Realta Fusion is a rapidly growing start-up developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems to address the biggest challenge of our time tackling global climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and off) earth. We are building a team with diverse talents dedicated to making fusion energy arealsolution to humanitys most pressing problem.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define electrical and controls engineering strategy from experimental devices through commercial deployment
• Own technical decisions for power systems control architecture instrumentation data acquisition and system integration
• Lead design reviews for high-power electrical systems power supplies plasma heating systems and control infrastructure
• Partner with physics andotherengineering teams to translate requirements into electrical and controls designs

Team Leadership & Development

• Build lead and mentor electrical and controls engineering team
• Establish technical standards design processes and safety protocols for electrical and controls systems
• Recruit top talent and develop engineering capabilities across power systems controls and instrumentation

Systems Design & Integration

• Lead design of electrical distribution power supplies plasma heating power systems and control architecture
• Drive integration of electrical systems with mechanical vacuum cryogenic diagnostic and safetysystems
• Oversee electrical analysis controls simulation and system modeling tovalidateandoptimizedesigns
• Ensure designs meet electrical codes facility requirements and safety standards

Program Execution & Delivery

• Deliver electrical and controls scope on schedule and budget for experimental campaigns and pilot plant development
• Manage engineering budget resource allocation and equipment procurement
• Coordinate with vendors on specialized electrical equipment including power supplies switchgear and control systems
• Drive design optimization to reducecostand improve manufacturability

External Engagement

• Represent electrical and controls capabilities to investors partners and technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with national laboratories universities and equipment manufacturers
• Engage with utility partners and regulatory agencies on power systems and grid integration

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• BSin Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or related discipline. Advanced degree preferred
• 15 years electrical/controls engineering experience in power-intensive industries (power generation accelerators large-scale research facilities grid infrastructure)
• 5 years leading engineering teams of 5 people
• Track recorddelivering high-power electrical systems and control architecture from concept through commissioning

Technical Expertise

• Deep expertise in electrical power systems power electronics motor drives and high-voltage systems
• Strong background in control systems instrumentation data acquisition and real-time control architecture
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (ETAP SKM AutoCAD Electrical) and controls platforms (PLC SCADA real-time systems)
• Experience with high-power systems (MW-scale) electrical safety and arc flash analysis
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC IEEE NFPA 70E)

Leadership & Execution

• Proven ability to lead mentor and develop high-performing engineering teams
• Strong communication skills across technical and business audiences
• Demonstrated success with complex first-of-a-kind electrical systems
• Comfortable in fast-paced startup environments with schedule pressure and evolving requirements

Applicants who do not meet the entire job specification are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

What we are working on is hard and hugely important. Realta Fusion is assembling a talented team bound together by a passion to solve humanitys biggest challenge with first-of-a-kind technology. Additionally Realta offers:

• Competitive compensation package including equity stock options
• Comprehensive benefits including health dental and vision insurance plus a 401(k)
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
• Work and live in Madison Wisconsin one of Americas most livable and vibrant cities

We value diversity as a critical factor in innovation and believe a diverse team is necessary to solve the toughest problems. We aim to create an inclusive environment that unleashes the full creativity of our team members from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws.