Helion Energy
Fuel Cycle Operations Engineer
Everett, WA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 46 days ago
Data AnalysisMechanical Design
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
- Perform operations supporting Polaris including fueling, exhaust processing, and purification
- Become a Tritium Authorized User to safely lead testing, commissioning and startup operations involving radioactive materials
- Collaborate with our design teams to validate scalable fuel cycle processes through hands-on R&D activities, including system buildout, experimental testing and data analysis
- Develop maintenance strategies and processes to enable fuel cycle system reliability through the operational lifecycle
- 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.
Requirements
- Experience with hydrogen or tritium systems, helium isotope separation, vacuum and cryogenic processes, gas analytics, elemental separation, and/or related process technologies
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Bachelor's in Chemical/Nuclear/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent on the job experience
- 5+ years of experience in an Engineering or Operations roles
- Strong understanding of operation theory including heat and mass balances, fluid flow, instrumentation, controls, safety, and P&IDs/PFDs
- Demonstrated experience designing and leading test campaigns to gather key data, ultimately elucidating fundamental system behavior
- Demonstrated experience commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting issues in operating plant environment
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- 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
Compensation
- Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Benefits
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- Annual wellness stipend
- 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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