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’ll work side-by-side with technicians, engineers and scientists to turn ideas into prototypes, prototypes into experiments, and experiments into real systems operating on Polaris and the next generation of Helion fusion machines.
This is a hands-on technical role for people who are interested in solving hard problems and working in a fast-paced environment where each day will bring new challenges and opportunities to build, test, and advance the next generation of fusion energy systems.
You Will:
Gain experience supporting the operation, maintenance, and ongoing development of Polaris and future generations of Helion fusion systems through shadowing and guided participation
Gain exposure to the full life cycle of complex systems—including fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation, maintenance, and repair—by assisting and learning alongside experienced team members
Learn how to install, align, and maintain high voltage pulsed power systems, including ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and fuel systems, through observation and supervised hands-on experience
Gain experience fabricating one-of-a-kind prototypes, assemblies, fixtures, and instrumentation enclosures while supporting rapid design iterations from engineering concepts
Observe and assist with upgrades, modifications, and reconfiguration of experimental test bays to support evolving research and development work
Required Skills:
Eligible and approved for the DOW Skillbridge program
Strong willingness to learn, take direction, and actively engage in a hands-on environment
Ability to follow safety procedures and work carefully around high-voltage and experimental systems. Experience with tag-out preferred.
Electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or related technical military background
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on a team
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.
Skills Required
- Eligible and approved for the DOW Skillbridge program
- Strong willingness to learn and engage in a hands-on environment
- Ability to follow safety procedures around high-voltage systems
- Electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or related technical military background
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on a team
Helion Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Helion Energy and has not been reviewed or approved by Helion Energy.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive for many roles, with employer materials emphasizing competitively benchmarked pay. Total rewards commonly include salary plus equity and benefits that align with market expectations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with options for fully employer‑paid premiums, HSA support, and core protections like life and disability. This breadth signals robust medical benefits for a growth‑stage company.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered through stock options for all employees, positioning ownership as a meaningful part of total rewards. Employer communications consistently highlight equity participation as a differentiator.
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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.
