Helion Energy
Senior Technologist - Materials
Everett, WA · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 76 days ago
Data AnalysisSEMMicroscopyResearchProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingMentoring
About the role
- Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
- Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV).
- Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
Responsibilities
- You will apply advanced technical expertise to support engineering research, development, and manufacturing through hands-on materials testing, analytical system operation, and precision fabrication.
- In this role, you will independently execute complex test workflows, configure and maintain equipment, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure diagnostic readiness and high-quality results.
- You will collaborate closely with engineers to translate test requirements into reliable, real-world setups, while using critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems and improve processes.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with controlled, high-risk, or radiological environments is preferred, including adherence to safety and contamination control protocols
Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on experience operating mechanical testing systems and analytical instrumentation in a similar technical environment
- Strong proficiency in materials testing equipment and imaging tools, including mechanical test frames and microscopy systems
- Demonstrated ability to execute structured test workflows and produce reliable, high-quality data
- Strong technical documentation skills, with attention to procedural rigor, calibration standards, and quality control
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced technical environments
- 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
- Annual wellness stipend
Compensation
- Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Benefits
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
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