Full-Time
Experiment and Test Engineer
Updated on 4/27/2024
Develops fusion power plants for clean energy
Compensation Overview
$115,000 - $175,000Annually
Mid
Everett, WA, USA
- B.S. or higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field of study and 4+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated ability and desire to rapidly learn new systems
- Experience safely operating a highly complex machine in a high consequence operational environment
- Large-scale operations experience on accelerators, tokamaks, power plant operations, rocket launches, or similar
- Experience building, fixing, and modifying large experimental machines or power plants
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and conducting repairs on complex, one of a kind systems
- Experience working on high power plasma devices or experience with high-voltage capacitor and power supply experience
- Complete a training program and qualify as an operator of Helion's Polaris prototype fusion machine
- Safely operate and control pulsed power, high-energy mega joule capacitor systems
- Author and develop fusion prototype operating procedures and create experimental test plans
- Support Polaris tests including test set up, checkouts, and commissioning of Polaris subsystems
- Create post test data reports and reviews that inform and recommend actions for future testing; participate in formal data reviews
- Operate and monitor large-scale vacuum systems, including vacuum cycling quartz vacuum chambers that are 1+ meters in diameter
- Learn and understand plasma physics, including how to create and optimize FRC's
- Design, build, and interpret magnetic, fusion product, and plasma diagnostics
- Support development of LabView-based and PXIe-NI chassis-based control systems including GUI modifications for improved operator situational awareness and human error prevention
- Collaborate with engineering and research teams to ensure testing objectives are met
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively as a member of a team
Helion is at the forefront of developing the world's first fusion power plant, which utilizes deuterium and helium-3 to generate clean and abundant energy. This company excels in innovation with breakthroughs in plasma temperatures and sustainable energy technologies. Working at Helion offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, significant advancements in the energy sector, within a culture that values leadership and technical achievement in clean energy production.
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$2.3B
Headquarters
Everett, Washington
Founded
2013
6 month growth
↑ 21%1 year growth
↑ 48%2 year growth
↑ 296%Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401k
Parental leave
Life & disability insurance
PTO
Equity
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