Plasma Diagnostics Lead — Fusion Research

Apply; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO 31 days

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion is seeking a Manager of Plasma Diagnostics to lead experimental diagnostics projects and a team of scientists and engineers. The role is onsite in Everett, WA, reporting to the Director of Plasma and Nuclear Science.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive milestones, and collaborate on instrument design, testing, and process improvements to enhance fusion plasma performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of scientific research experience with 1+ years managing scientists or engineers in research, development, or technology settings.
• Knowledge of applied plasma physics with hands-on experience in hardware design and development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex interdepartmental projects, including schedule ownership.
• Advanced degree in physics or related physical science discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers working on various projects and initiatives.
• Present scientific progress updates during internal meetings and conferences.
• Create the team roadmap taking into consideration how the physics of different subsystems work together to create a strategic vision.
• Collaborate with other scientists and engineers in the development and testing of experimental instrumentation and procedures.
• Drive schedule ownership and optimization by team members to accelerate milestones.
• Drive design, analysis, and process improvements to increase throughput.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Experimental instrumentation

Plasma physics

Scientific research

Education

Advanced degree in physics

Tools

Hardware design

Job description

Helion is seeking a Manager of Plasma Diagnostics to lead experimental diagnostics projects and a team of scientists and engineers. The role is onsite in Everett, WA, reporting to the Director of Plasma and Nuclear Science.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive milestones, and collaborate on instrument design, testing, and process improvements to enhance fusion plasma performance.