Full-Time

Computational Plasma Engineer

Updated on 4/20/2024

Helion Energy

51-200 employees

Develops fusion power plants for clean energy

Energy

Compensation Overview

$90,000 - $145,000Annually

+ Equity + Medical + Dental + Vision + PTO + Paid Holidays + 401(k) Match + Short Term Disability + Long Term Disability + Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave + Wellness Stipend

Junior, Mid

Everett, WA, USA

Required Skills

Python

MATLAB

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Physics, engineering, or related field of study with a emphasis in magnetics
An understanding of magnetic field diffusion and eddy currents
Ability to understand FRC physics
Write scripts to analyze output, parse files, and create plots in a common coding language (e.g. MATLAB, Fortran, C, Python, etc.)
Previous MATLAB and Fortran experience
Some experience using or writing computer simulation tools for circuit dynamics, fluid dynamics, transient magnetics, or plasma dynamics

Responsibilities

Run internal MHD code to simulate FRC dynamics for a wide range of simulation conditions
Calculate FRC dynamics, circuit response, and magnetic loads to help develop fusion generators
Perform analysis related to interpreting experimental measurements by reproducing the experimental conditions with internal MHD code
Learn from the experts to expand technical skillset and domain knowledge
Communicate simulation results and findings with accuracy and rigor to both scientists and engineers by preparing reports, presentations, and graphics

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.

What You Will Be Doing:

Helion is hiring a Computational Plasma Engineer. You will communicate with engineers and scientists on wide range of topics including plasma physics; magnetic field diffusion and eddy currents; circuit response and coupling; and structural mechanics. You will report to our Director of Research at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:

Run our internal MHD code, to simulate FRC dynamics for wide range of simulation conditions, from the initial simulation setup to the postprocessing of the results
Calculate FRC dynamics, circuit response, and magnetic loads to help develop our fusion generators
Perform analysis related to interpreting experimental measurements by reproducing the experimental conditions with our internal MHD code
Learn from the experts to expand your technical skillset and domain knowledge
Communicate simulation results and findings with accuracy and rigor to both scientists and engineers by preparing reports, presentations, and graphics

Required Skills:

B.S. or M.S. in Physics, engineering, or related field of study with a emphasis in magnetics (a semester with Jackson or a similar text in classical electrodynamics)
An understanding of magnetic field diffusion and eddy currents
Ability to understand FRC physics
Write scripts to analyze output, parse files, and create plots in a common coding language (e.g. MATLAB, Fortran, C, Python, etc.)
Previous MATLAB and Fortran experience
Some experience using or writing computer simulation tools for circuit dynamics, fluid dynamics, transient magnetics, or plasma dynamics

The pay range for this position is $90k-145k. 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 and Compensation

Our total compensation package includes generous equity and 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)
13 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.

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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

Growth & Insights

Headcount

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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