Helion Energy
Experimental Scientist
Everett, WA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
Data ScienceMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCritical Thinking
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
- Helion is hiring an Experimental Scientist to support the development, deployment, calibration, and operation of plasma diagnostics for Helion's fusion generators.
- Support the design, build, deployment, calibration, and commissioning of plasma diagnostic systems for Helion's fusion generators, operating with autonomy on defined tasks and workstreams while escalating technical risks or tradeoffs when appropriate
- Work cross-functionally with plasma physics, machine operations, controls, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and data science teams to support diagnostic readiness for experimental campaigns and testbeds
- Develop hands-on expertise in pre-ionization plasma diagnostics, helping establish consistent methods and practices that support next-generation fusion device development
- Analyze diagnostic data to identify trends, support experimental interpretation, and inform operational tuning, hardware improvements, or follow-up testing
- Document experimental procedures, calibration methods, test results, and lessons learned to improve consistency, reliability, and knowledge sharing across Helion's experimental programs
- 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
- Relevant hands-on experience with plasma systems, advanced laboratory environments, high-vacuum systems, pulsed-power systems, or complex experimental hardware
- Ability to operate autonomously on day-to-day technical tasks, apply critical thinking across multiple inputs, and escalate issues appropriately when technical risk, scope, or priority requires broader alignment
Skills
- 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
- Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
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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