About Helion
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. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
The CMM Programmer ensures the quality and conformity of internally manufactured parts from the Helion Machine Shop. Their primary responsibility will be to inspect, evaluate, and document conditions of internally manufactured parts and grow and lead a team of inspectors doing the same. They will work closely with Machinists, Engineering, and Supply Chain to uphold quality standards to ensure efficient operations and reliable fusion generators This is an onsite role that reports directly to Machine Shop Manager at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
- Perform detailed inspections on milled, turned, laser cut, and punched parts
- Use various manual and automated inspection tools - such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixed and portable CMMs, optical systems, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
- Develop and maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, documenting and reporting deviations found during the inspection process to appropriate team members
- Collaborate with Machinists, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to address quality concerns and provide feedback on non-conformances promptly
- Improve inspection processes to enhance overall hardware quality
- Stay informed about industry-leading practices and latest trends in quality control
- Purchase equipment and tools to support inspection operations
Required Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years' experience in quality or inspection roles in production environment
- 3+ years' experience operating CMMs, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
- 3+ years' experience in CMM programming – preferably PC-DMIS and Spatial Analyzer
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications for mechanical and electromechanical parts
- Excellent understanding and application of GD&T
- Experience with industry quality standards, regulations, and inspection techniques
- Good eyesight and color vision for accurate assessment of product attributes
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Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.
This is an exempt salaried role.
Benefits
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
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
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What We Do
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to enable a future with unlimited clean energy. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality.
We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.
