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:
You will drive the design, analysis, and execution of structural systems for Helion’s cutting-edge facilities and future commercial fusion power plants. As a key technical leader, you will own projects from concept through completion and collaborate across Engineering, Production, Test, Facilities, and Construction teams. You will report to the Chief of Staff and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
- Lead structural design and analysis of new buildings, testing facilities, and research structures
- Write and review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with building code standards
- Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, and civil engineers to integrate structural solutions into broader project goals
- Oversee engineering contractors to ensure timely and high-quality execution of deliverables
- Conduct site assessments and inspections to identify and resolve structural issues in real time
- Drive innovation in materials, construction methods, and design approaches to support rapid development timelines
- Ensure regulatory compliance with seismic, wind, and load-bearing standards across all structural projects
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience in industrial, commercial, or high-tech facilities
- Professional Engineering (PE) license for Structural Engineering
- Expertise in steel, concrete, and composite structures with deep understanding of load analysis and failure modes
- Experience managing structural projects from concept through construction, including contractor coordination and permitting
- Proficiency with structural analysis software and CAD tools
- Ability to problem-solve under pressure and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
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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.
