About the job
Join Helion as a Power Electronics Engineer
At Helion, we are on the cutting edge of fusion power technology, based in Everett, WA. Our mission is to create the world’s first fusion power plant, driving us towards a future with sustainable, limitless clean energy. We envision a world where energy is reliable, affordable, and accessible for all.
Founded in 2013, we've secured over $1 billion in funding from renowned investors, including Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group, as well as new partners like SoftBank and Lightspeed. Our latest prototype, Trenta, achieved impressive milestones, completing 10,000 high-power pulses and reaching plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Currently, we are advancing with Polaris, our next prototype, on the journey to the first fusion power plant.
This is a crucial moment to join our team. You’ll face real-world engineering challenges alongside a group that values urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to transparency – essential qualities for achieving breakthroughs in energy technology. Together, we can redefine the future of energy, because the world can’t afford to wait.
Your Role:
As a Power Electronics Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing the electrical energy management systems that power our fusion generators. Your work will encompass pulsed power delivery, magnetic control, power electronics integration, low voltage controls, and precision sensing in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities:
High Voltage/Pulsed Power Systems:
Design, test, and enhance high-voltage systems for pulsed magnetic coils (1<ms) operating at currents up to 5MA and voltages reaching 40kV. Evaluate and implement solid-state switching devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SCRs/thyristors) with a focus on efficiency and thermal performance.Power Electronics:
Develop and integrate DC/DC, AC/DC, and DC/AC converters for energy transmission and recovery across a wide voltage range. Innovate switching-stage designs and ensure reliability in power distribution systems.
