Executive Assistant to the CEO @ Helion Energy

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion’s founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV).

Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will have a front-row view of the operational planning, strategy, and execution of the company. This role requires an independent initiative-taker who executes with confidence and grace under pressure, while earning respect through demonstrated thoughtfulness, empathy, and a deep understanding of the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This is an onsite role at our Everett, WA headquarters.

What You Will Be Doing:

While exceptional calendar management skills are necessary, the ideal candidate will feel comfortable thinking holistically and strategically about projects outside of basic administration. You embrace and excel at partnering with different team members, have strong executive presence, and know how to adapt to achieve success. You build trust, maintain confidentiality, and operate with integrity in all interactions. Understanding the business, key stakeholders, and the goals of the organization is required for success.

You Will:

Collaborate closely with the CEO and others in the Office of the CEO to manage and prioritize daily activities, ensuring alignment with company goals
Oversee and optimize the CEO’s calendar, balancing the demands of internal and external stakeholders
Prioritize, manage, and respond to communications on behalf of the CEO and the Office of the CEO, ensuring timely and effective follow-up
Support the development of presentations and key communications
Coordinate and drive special projects, including high-level engagements with investors, government leaders, and key partners
Ensure the CEO is prepared for all engagements with comprehensive briefing materials, agendas, and itineraries
Support agenda development, planning and execution of meetings on behalf of the CEO office
Handle sensitive information with the highest level of responsibility and discretion

Required Skills:

7+ years of previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-level executives in startup or high-growth environments
Experience managing complex schedules, tasks, and documentation with meticulous attention to detail
Effectively build and nurture cross-functional relationships across all levels of the organization with empathy and respect, demonstrating a strong ability to read the room and adjust as needed
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

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Compensation and Benefits

At Helion, we are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation. We ensure all our roles are competitively benchmarked and our total compensation package includes a base salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity grants, giving you a true stake in Helion’s success. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to maintaining internal equity, ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$140,000—$170,000 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job’s requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn’t the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.

Executive Assistant to the CEO

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