We are building something never done before.
Helion is 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.
We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers that believe fusion energy can solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before.
Now is 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!
What You Will Be Doing:
We are looking for a Project Leader to explore the upper limits of flux trapping within the field reverse configuration (FRC) formation section of our fusion generators. You will lead a small group of scientists, engineers, and technicians to design the world’s largest FRC involving trapped flux and geometric scale. You will report directly to our Research and Development Chief of Staff at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
- Mentor a team of experimental scientists to accelerate Helion’s understanding and implementation of field reverse configuration plasmas to maximize fusion energy
- Understand FRC theory and lead a team of experimentalists in hardware development, diagnostic design, data collection, and analysis of large-scale FRCs
- Partner with the research organization to prioritize the highest-value areas of plasma physics research
- Prepare research reports and documentation and discuss them with Helion’s technical staff
- Apply first-principles thinking and analytical rigor to challenging problems
- Manage interface issues that bridge complex engineering and physics topics
About You:
- PhD. in engineering or physics, or related field of study
- 7+ years of experience in technical management leading diverse teams
- In-depth understanding of the physics of experimental FRCs
The pay range for this position is $115k-170k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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Benefits:
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13 company-wide holidays
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31 days of PTO (10 sick and 21 vacation days)
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3% employer 401K contribution matching
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Equity plan offered to all employees
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Parental Leave
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Short- and long-term Disability
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Monthly sponsored events and subsidized snack program
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.
