Fusion R&D Engineer: High-Energy Pulse Power Ops

U.S. Fusion Energy; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for 

31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 指

Job summary

Helion, based in Everett, WA, seeks an experienced engineer to operate and advance its pulsed-fusion device for electrical power generation. You will help execute fusion experiments, ensure safety and reliability, and continuously improve machine performance.

The role requires hands-on work with high-vacuum and high-energy infrastructure, owning uptime and troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering, science, and production teams to push toward the world’s first fusion power plant.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in a relevant engineering/physics field with hands-on experience in high-energy systems.
• Experience owning uptime, reliability, and performance of complex experimental equipment.
• Proven ability to run complex experiments with safety and repeatability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support day-to-day execution of fusion experiments ensuring safe, repeatable performance.
• Control and monitor pulsed power systems and infrastructure with a focus on reliability.
• Own system readiness for experiments, including setup, checks, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose issues in vacuum and high-energy systems to minimize downtime.
• Apply plasma physics concepts to interpret diagnostics of magnetic fields and plasma properties.
• Drive continuous improvement of machine operations and procedures.

Skills

High-vacuum systems

High-voltage systems

Troubleshooting

Operations experience

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Physics

Job description

Helion, based in Everett, WA, seeks an experienced engineer to operate and advance its pulsed-fusion device for electrical power generation. You will help execute fusion experiments, ensure safety and reliability, and continuously improve machine performance.

The role requires hands-on work with high-vacuum and high-energy infrastructure, owning uptime and troubleshooting, and collaborating with engineering, science, and production teams to push toward the world’s first fusion power plant.