Senior Dielectric Materials Engineer – Fusion Power

Helion Energy; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for

PTO 31 days

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Short/Long term disability and life

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a senior materials scientist to develop dielectric materials for high-voltage components in a nuclear fusion reactor. This onsite role reports to the Materials Science Manager and focuses on radiation-tolerant materials for extreme environments.

Lead multi-disciplinary R&D programs, evaluate emerging materials, and collaborate with vendors, national labs, and universities to push toward the world's first fusion power plant.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of industry-related experience delivering R&D and development projects for a commercial product.
• Ability to plan and lead R&D efforts guided by milestone schedules.
• Bias for action with urgency and rapid prototyping approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects to develop new high-voltage dielectric insulating materials that can perform under applied high-voltage conditions in an advanced fusion generator
• Lead testing campaigns to quantify the electrical properties and behavioral response limits of materials exposed to demanding conditions of heat, stress, and accumulated radiation damage
• Perform comprehensive reviews of published research and development efforts in advanced high-voltage dielectric materials and distill the information into summaries for non-nuclear engineers
• Operate in an environment with obstacles and changing requirements, balancing risks with rapid delivery requirements
• Partner with other internal Helion teams, external vendors, national laboratories, and universities to establish pathways to extended capabilities
• Develop a broad collaborative network and represent Helion at technical meetings and conferences

Skills

Advanced degree in materials science

Electrical insulation

Dielectric materials

R&D leadership

Education

Advanced degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics or nuclear engineering

Job description

Helion Energy in Everett, WA is seeking a senior materials scientist to develop dielectric materials for high-voltage components in a nuclear fusion reactor. This onsite role reports to the Materials Science Manager and focuses on radiation-tolerant materials for extreme environments.

Lead multi-disciplinary R&D programs, evaluate emerging materials, and collaborate with vendors, national labs, and universities to push toward the world's first fusion power plant.