Senior Materials Science Leader - R&D & Diagnostics

Fusion Energy Base; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

31 days of PTO

10 paid holidays

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base in Everett, WA, is looking for a leader for its Materials Interactions and Diagnostics team. This role requires overseeing the development of materials for extreme environments and managing R&D projects.

Candidates should have over 10 years of materials-related experience and hold a Master's or PhD. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, generous PTO, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of materials-related industry experience and 3+ years of management experience.
• Proven experience leading R&D organizations delivering complex technologies.
• Ability to operate with high autonomy in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Helion’s Materials Interactions and Diagnostics team.
• Oversee delivery of key R&D tools and guide subject-matter experts.
• Set strategic vision for Materials Interactions and Diagnostics.

Skills

Materials-related industry experience

Management experience

Deep expertise in materials characterization

Experience with multiphysics modeling

Expertise in NDT and in-situ diagnostics

Education

Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Matlab

COMSOL

Python

Job description

Fusion Energy Base in Everett, WA, is looking for a leader for its Materials Interactions and Diagnostics team. This role requires overseeing the development of materials for extreme environments and managing R&D projects.

Candidates should have over 10 years of materials-related experience and hold a Master's or PhD. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, generous PTO, and 401(k) matching.