About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing

We are hiring a Fusion Technician (High Voltage R&D) to support the development of cutting-edge high voltage and pulsed power systems. Reporting to one of our Production Supervisors at our Everett location - you will contribute to the advancement of next-generation fusion energy solutions.

You Will

• Support R&D efforts by collaborating with cross functional teams to assemble, test, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize high voltage and pulsed power components and systems
• Execute test plans - collecting and analyzing data to drive improvements
• Design, fabricate, and integrate fixtures, tools, and work aids to improve build efficiency and repeatability
• Work in a fast-paced, iterative environment with minimal guidance
• Balance rapid execution with safety and quality by strictly adhering to high voltage safety protocols and best practices

• Train and mentor fellow technicians, developing both their technical expertise and problem-solving skills

  Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in high voltage, pulsed power, or power electronics systems
• Operating knowledge of capacitors, SCRs, IGBTs, Marx Generators, pulse transformers, and high voltage insulation techniques
• Ability to use high voltage diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, etc) to analyze waveform, voltage, current, and other pulsed behaviors
• Competency using light fabrication tools (power tools, mills, lathes, etc)
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar workflow tracking tools.

• Ability to squat, reach, climb, and stand for extended periods of time, and lift up to 50lbs

  LI-Onsite

Total Compensation and Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is a non-exempt hourly role.

Hourly Pay Rate

$28—$40 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.