Fusion Systems R&D Engineer: Pulsed Power & Vacuum Ops

Apply; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for,

31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 9

10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide冬季休

Job summary

Helion Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a qualified candidate to join its Research and Development team to operate and advance the world’s most powerful pulsed-fusion device for electrical power generation.

You will own system readiness, control pulsed power, diagnose high-energy vacuum systems, and contribute to continuous improvements while collaborating with engineering, science, and production. A BS + years, MS optional, experience with high-vacuum and high-voltage systems required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years in a relevant field.
• Experience with high-vacuum or high-voltage systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues robustly.
• Proven track record of safe, repeatable experiments.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support fusion experiments on a Field-Reversed Configuration device.
• Manage pre-shot setup, checks, and readiness.
• Monitor and control pulsed power systems.
• Diagnose issues in high-energy vacuum systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, science, and production teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of machine operations.

Skills

High-vacuum systems

High-voltage capacitor systems

System uptime & reliability

Root cause analysis

Experiment execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or Physics

M.S. in related field

Tools

Vacuum chamber systems

Capacitor systems

Diagnostics instrumentation

Job description

Helion Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a qualified candidate to join its Research and Development team to operate and advance the world’s most powerful pulsed-fusion device for electrical power generation.

You will own system readiness, control pulsed power, diagnose high-energy vacuum systems, and contribute to continuous improvements while collaborating with engineering, science, and production. A BS + years, MS optional, experience with high-vacuum and high-voltage systems required.