Helion Energy
Diagnostics Technician
Everett, WA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
PythonPCB DesignLabVIEWResearchCommunication
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 support our scientists to help bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online with the goal of generating electrical power.
- 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
- 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience as an Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Technician, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration in a research, fabrication, or test lab environment
- Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment
- Experienced in PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering, with a working knowledge of IPC standards.
- Familiarity working with DMMs, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, HV probes, thermocouples, calipers, and other common measurement equipment.
- Previous knowledge of measurement and diagnostic sensors (e.g., interferometers, spectrometers, fiber collimators, strain gauges, cameras, thermal cameras, etc.) welcomed
Skills
- Must be comfortable working in confined spaces for extended periods and able to lift at least 50 pounds safely
- Hands-on experience with electric hand tools and basic fabrication tools (e.g., drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill press, sanders, etc.)
- Certification and familiarity with Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations welcomed
- Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics
- Experience in Python or LabVIEW is nice to have
- Experience troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems in experimental or industrial 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
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.
Company info
- We know this hasn't been done before, so we are looking for individuals who have translatable experience that can help us accomplish our goals.
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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