Qualifications
Your Responsibilities:Design, test, troubleshoot, and support high-voltage power systems for pulsed magnetic coils. Oversee the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of systems for delivering pulses under 1 ms at 5 MA and 40 kV. Develop system architectures and collaborate with designers on schematics and installation drawings. Lead design reviews to ensure cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solutions. Support the commissioning and ongoing operation of generator power systems while identifying optimization opportunities for future projects. Implement rigorous engineering practices, including management of costs, schedules, and resource allocation for assigned projects. Mentor electrical engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance technical capabilities across Helion.
About the job
About Helion
Helion is at the forefront of fusion power technology, headquartered in Everett, WA. Our mission is to create the world's first fusion power plant, paving the way for a future abundant in clean electricity. We envision a world where everyone has access to reliable, affordable, and clean energy.
Since our inception in 2013, we have successfully raised over $1 billion from esteemed investors, including Sam Altman, Mithril, Capricorn Investment Group, SoftBank, and Lightspeed. Our latest prototype, Trenta, achieved remarkable milestones, including 10,000 high-power pulses and plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Currently, we are advancing with Polaris, our next prototype on the journey towards the world's first fusion power plant.
Joining Helion at this critical juncture means you will face real-world challenges alongside a team dedicated to urgency, rigor, and honesty—values crucial for achieving unprecedented feats. Together, we can transform the energy landscape, as the world needs solutions now more than ever.
About Helion
Helion is a pioneering fusion energy company based in Everett, Washington, aspiring to revolutionize the energy landscape with clean and sustainable power solutions. With significant backing from prominent investors, we are dedicated to developing innovative technologies that will lead to the first operational fusion power plant.