Zap Energy

Engineering Technican

Engineering Technician

1-3 years related experience; health and safety knowledge; basic mechanical skills; read drawings; lift 30-50 lbs; safety compliance.

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Chief of Staff

5–10 years in high-growth environments; MBA or engineering/physics background preferred; strong judgment and strategic execution skills.

Reactor Core Design Engineer

5+ years in fission reactor core design; neutronics, thermal hydraulics; MCNP, SCALE, PROTEUS, ORIGEN, SAS4A, GOTHIC, BISON; strong documentation and teamwork.

Nuclear Fuels Lead Engineer

Lead the Nuclear Fuels team in an NRC/NQA-1 program; experience in fuel performance modeling, testing, supplier engagement, and regulatory documentation.

Liquid Metals Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Aerospace Engineering or related ABET-accredited program; 2+ years in design/procurement/assembly/operation of first-of-a-kind equipment; experience with liquid metals or high-temperature fluids preferred.

Plant Design Lead Engineer

Lead plant design team for ZMR program; manage 3D plant model, P&IDs, and intelligent database; ensure design quality and team coordination.

Quality Assurance Lead Engineer

Eight+ years QA/engineering experience; 2+ years leading a team; nuclear/regulated environment knowledge preferred.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant

7+ years supporting C-level executives; strong calendar, gatekeeping, communications, and project coordination; tech-savvy; autonomous; mission-aligned.

People Ops and Talent Specialist

3+ years in a high-growth tech environment; end-to-end recruitment; sourcing; onboarding; ATS/HRIS data; culture and collaboration.

Head of Data

8+ years in data science/ML for science/engineering teams; 2+ years in leadership; production/deployed ML; Python; ETL/data pipelines; data strategy; player-coach mindset.

Procurement Specialist

5+ years in procurement/supply chain; RFQ/RFP experience; supplier performance metrics; startup environment; multi-priority management; manufacturing/high-tech experience

Mechanical Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or related field; CAD (SolidWorks); FEA (Ansys/COMSOL); materials knowledge; documentation and procurement ability; device diagnostics experience preferred.

Zap Energy Careers

Senior Pulsed Power Engineer

Pulsed Power Engineer

10-15 years pulsed power/high voltage design/testing; BS/MS in EE/Physics; HV components and diagnostics experience.

Senior Research Scientist

PhD in plasma physics or closely related field; 7-10+ years experience; lead cross-functional projects; experimental design and data analysis experience.

Research Scientist (Theory)

Research Scientist

Master’s in plasma physics or related field; strong scientific computing skills; proficient in C++, Fortran, Python; clear communication; publications.

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or similar, 4-7 years experience with Pulsed Power/High Voltage Electronics design and testing.

Title	Location	Date
Engineering Technican Full Time · $79K-$100K/yr · 1+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2026
Chief of Staff to the CEO Full Time · $150K-$210K · 5+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Reactor Core Design Engineer Full Time · $150K-$210K · 5+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 26, 2026
Nuclear Fuels Lead Engineer Full Time · $150K-$210K · 8+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 26, 2026
Liquid Metals Engineer Full Time · $130K-$190K · 2+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 26, 2026
Plant Design Lead Engineer Full Time · $150K-$210K · 8+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 26, 2026
Quality Assurance Lead Engineer Full Time · $150K-$210K · 8+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 26, 2026
Executive Assistant to the CEO Full Time · $109K-$130K · 7+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Apr 25, 2026
People Ops and Talent Specialist Full Time · $80K-$110K · 3+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Mar 31, 2026
Head of Data Full Time · $170K-$210K · 8+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Mar 27, 2026
Procurement Specialist Full Time · $85K-$110K · 5+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Hybrid	Everett, Washington, United States Hybrid	Mar 19, 2026
Mechanical Engineer Full Time · $100K-$150K Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Feb 20, 2026
Senior Pulsed Power Engineer Full Time · $140K-$200K · 10+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Feb 13, 2026
Senior Research Scientist Full Time · $140K-$175K · 7+ YOE Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Jan 21, 2026
Research Scientist (Theory) Full Time · $100K-$150K Everett, Washington, United States · Onsite	Everett, Washington, United States Onsite	Nov 13, 2025
Pulsed Power Engineer Full Time · $110K-$160K · 4+ YOE San Diego, California, United States · Onsite	San Diego, California, United States Onsite	Jul 1, 2025

Activities	Fusion technology developmentPulsed power engineeringNuclear reactor designPlasma physics researchClean energy generation
Headquarters	US
Industries	EnergyNuclear Energy
Name	Zap Energy
Employees	150
Type	Private
Tagline	Develops compact fusion energy reactors using Z-pinch technology.
Founded	2,017
Website	zapenergy.com
Latest Funding Round	Series D
Latest Funding Year	2,024
Latest Funding Amount	130,000,000
Latest Investors	Soros Fund Management

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