Senior Electrical Engineer: Dielectric Materials for Fusion

Apply; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

31 Days PTO

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Helion is hiring for an on-site Materials Engineer in Everett, WA, to develop and qualify ceramic and dielectric materials for high-voltage fusion systems. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, define testing criteria, and translate results into design specifications for next-generation devices.

Ideal candidates have an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of hands-on dielectric material work, and strong communication skills to guide engineering teams through R&D programs and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years hands-on work with insulating/dielectric materials.
• Hands-on electrical testing and materials characterization.
• Experience qualifying ceramic or dielectric materials for large systems.
• Experience leading R&D programs with milestones and reviews.
• Ability to communicate material behavior and test results to multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to develop and evaluate the electrical performance of advanced ceramic and dielectric materials for high-voltage operation under fusion-relevant conditions.
• Define electrical requirements, test methods, and acceptance criteria for insulating materials used in high-field magnet systems.
• Design and execute experiments to characterize dielectric strength, electrical resistivity, permittivity, dielectric loss, and performance under combined loading.
• Translate material-level test results into engineering requirements and design recommendations for Helion's next-generation fusion systems.
• Serve as Helion's subject-matter expert for dielectric materials and electrical insulation in high-voltage environments.
• Own projects from initial concept and material selection through prototyping, design reviews, and qualification for production.
• Balance risk, rigor, and schedule to maintain program delivery amid evolving requirements.

Skills

High-voltage materials

Dielectric materials understanding

Electrical testing

R&D project leadership

Technical communication

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Helion is hiring for an on-site Materials Engineer in Everett, WA, to develop and qualify ceramic and dielectric materials for high-voltage fusion systems. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, define testing criteria, and translate results into design specifications for next-generation devices.

Ideal candidates have an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of hands-on dielectric material work, and strong communication skills to guide engineering teams through R&D programs and