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:
The Testing team is focused on supporting the operation of fusion systems. You will support this effort directly and support the scientific and engineering development projects that will be required for us to meet its goals. This will include the build and creation of high-voltage pulse power systems, plasma diagnostics, and vacuum chamber systems. You will report directly to our Fusion Test Lead at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
- Help with the identification, installation, and implementation of test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
- Be responsible for preventative maintenance of lab equipment
- Help create minor subassemblies and test components focused on vacuum systems, pulse power electronics, electrical systems, and fast prototypes
- Maintain consumables inventory
- Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and service vacuum systems, pulse power systems, and plasma systems
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in a research, fabrication, or test lab
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with electromechanical tools, hand tools, and light fabrication tools ( i.e. drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill presses, sanders)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Hands-on vacuum system work
The pay range for this position is $30-41/hr. 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.
