Senior Power Systems Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Approach Venture LLC
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Senior Power Systems Engineer - Help Build the World's First Portable, Zero-Emissions Microreactor!
Opportunity Summary
We're a fast-paced, venture-backed startup developing a first-of-its-kind portable nuclear microreactor designed to deliver clean, resilient energy anywhere it's needed, whether that's supporting disaster recovery, powering remote operations, or backing up critical infrastructure. With our first full-scale test scheduled within the next couple of years, we're moving quickly toward bringing this new class of energy system to market. We're hiring a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the development of high-voltage power systems, from generation to grounding, for our multi-megawatt microreactor platform. In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of electrical power systems, from simulation and design through testing and deployment. You'll collaborate across electrical, thermal, and controls engineering teams and work closely with external vendors and partners to bring these systems to life.
About Us
Our team is reimagining mobile energy with a compact, factory-built microreactor that can be deployed quickly and safely anywhere on Earth. Designed to replace diesel generators with clean, portable nuclear power, this platform will serve communities and operations where grid access is unreliable or unavailable. Our mission is to build the first mass-produced, zero-emissions nuclear system in history, and we're assembling a team of innovators to get us there.
Job Duties
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Why Join Us
Compensation Details
$140,000 - $180,000
Opportunity Summary
We're a fast-paced, venture-backed startup developing a first-of-its-kind portable nuclear microreactor designed to deliver clean, resilient energy anywhere it's needed, whether that's supporting disaster recovery, powering remote operations, or backing up critical infrastructure. With our first full-scale test scheduled within the next couple of years, we're moving quickly toward bringing this new class of energy system to market. We're hiring a Senior Power Systems Engineer to lead the development of high-voltage power systems, from generation to grounding, for our multi-megawatt microreactor platform. In this role, you'll own the full lifecycle of electrical power systems, from simulation and design through testing and deployment. You'll collaborate across electrical, thermal, and controls engineering teams and work closely with external vendors and partners to bring these systems to life.
About Us
Our team is reimagining mobile energy with a compact, factory-built microreactor that can be deployed quickly and safely anywhere on Earth. Designed to replace diesel generators with clean, portable nuclear power, this platform will serve communities and operations where grid access is unreliable or unavailable. Our mission is to build the first mass-produced, zero-emissions nuclear system in history, and we're assembling a team of innovators to get us there.
Job Duties
- Lead the development and optimization of power generation and distribution systems for a compact nuclear energy platform
- Design and analyze high-voltage electrical systems for performance, cost, and reliability, including trade-off studies and risk assessments
- Generate detailed system schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation to guide development and manufacturing
- Conduct simulations and modeling of electrical performance, transient stability, and power flow characteristics
- Perform factory acceptance testing and support on-site commissioning of power systems
- Coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams and external partners to ensure systems are integrated and validated successfully
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership across the electrical systems team
Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a focus in power systems
- 5+ years of experience in the design, integration, or maintenance of high-voltage electrical equipment
- Expertise in cable sizing, conduit routing, grounding, conductor selection, and protection systems
- Proficient in performing detailed analyses such as short circuit studies, grounding analysis, AC/DC arc flash, harmonic analysis, and EMI/EMC
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of systems from concept to deployment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Experience
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering with a power systems specialization
- 10+ years of experience with turbine, microgrid, or advanced energy systems (gas turbine, wind turbine, hybrid electric vehicles, etc.)
- Familiarity with microgrid controls, voltage management, and distributed energy systems
- Experience using tools such as ETAP, SKM, Siemens PSSE, ASPEN, CAPE, DIgSILENT, Ansys EMC, or PSCAD
- Prior experience working in energy hardware startups or R&D environments is a plus
Why Join Us
- Be part of a historic mission to reinvent how the world accesses energy
- Work at the forefront of innovation in nuclear power and distributed energy systems
- Collaborate with an ambitious, multidisciplinary team tackling complex engineering challenges
- Early opportunity for leadership and impact at a high-growth, mission-driven company
- Competitive compensation and equity upside
- Strong PTO policy and paid holidays
- Full medical, dental & vision coverage
Compensation Details
$140,000 - $180,000