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 Do:
Helion Energy is looking for a dedicated and experienced Supervisor to manage our team of test technicians. The Test Technician Supervisor will support this effort directly and support the scientific and engineering development projects that are required for us to meet our goals. You will supervise a team of direct reports, and you will report directly to our Director of Test Operations at our headquarters in Everett, Washington.
You Will:
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Oversee and coordinate the test team technicians' activities, providing mentorship to enhance standards, best practices, and techniques. Manage their daily tasks, including scheduling, workload distribution, and performance monitoring.
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Independently install, troubleshoot, test, inspect, repair, and service test equipment and systems, including high-voltage power supplies, charging systems, pulse power capacitors, vacuum systems, pulse power systems, and plasma systems.
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Be responsible for preventative maintenance on lab and test equipment
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Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, including radiation protection and environmental guidelines
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Maintain quality control procedures to exceed industry standards
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Maintain accurate records and documentation related to operation activities, inventory, and equipment maintenance
Required Skills:
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4+ years of demonstrated experience in assigning tasks, overseeing performance, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and design requirements
- Ability to work three weekdays per week on 1st shift from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm and every weekend from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
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Demonstrated experience motivating teams, collaborating across departments, and effectively communicating with stakeholders
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Experience operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms or other heavy equipment
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Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical components and working in confined spaces
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Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask, comfortable with changing work environments and priorities
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Experience building, assembling, or installing hardware and equipment in an industrial environment
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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.
Annual Base Pay
$100,000—$130,000 USD
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.
