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 and 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). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.
More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
Helion is seeking a strategic and hands-on Security Initiatives Manager to develop and mature key security initiatives across our facilities. This role will lead the deployment of security technologies—including access control, CCTV, and mobile tools—in partnership with our Director of Corporate Security, while ensuring exceptional standards in threat monitoring, crisis response, and critical incident management. The ideal candidate thrives in cross-functional collaboration, drives continuous improvement in our security technology ecosystem, and ensures a safe, welcoming experience for all Helion employees and guests. This is an onsite role at our Everett, WA headquarters, reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Security.
You Will:
- Develop and mature multiple security programs as needed (e.g. GSOC build, threat monitoring, critical incident management, crisis management)
- Lead deployment and implementation of new technology (e.g., access control systems, CCTV, mobile patrol tools) in partnership with our Director of Corporate Security
- Foster a culture of feedback, trust, and integrity amongst the Security Officer workforce
- Establish and reinforce exceptional security policies and procedures, staying up to date on industry practices and trends to maintain the highest standards of security across all Helion facilities
- Collaborate with Security partners to evolve and iterate on our Security Technology ecosystem
- Partner closely with stakeholders and cross-functional partners to address security-related concerns
- Oversee the effective use of security technology systems such as access control systems, CCTV cameras, and alarm systems
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of high-level security experience
- Proven experience implementing, managing, and scaling GSOC operations
- Experience in multiple security disciplines including: physical, threat intelligence, travel risk, etc
- Expertise in security related technology, including access management systems and CCTV
- Preferred experience in a startup or growth-stage environment (ideally within a hard tech or manufacturing environment), demonstrating adaptability in rapidly changing environments
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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
NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.
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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.
