We are building something never done before.
Helion is 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.
We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers that believe fusion energy can solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before.
Now is a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality!
What You Will Be Doing:
We are looking for a Plasma Diagnostic Lead to join our team of scientists and engineers in the design, implementation, and testing of devices and technologies aimed at enhancing fusion plasma performance. As the Plasma Diagnostic Lead, you will manage a team and provide expertise in plasma diagnostics. You will report directly to our Director of Research at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
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Lead a team of scientists and engineers working on experimental diagnostic projects
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Use your knowledge of several plasma diagnostics to validate important plasma physics concepts
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Present scientific progress updates during internal meetings and conferences
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Perform hands-on operation and maintenance of diverse diagnostic equipment, including spectroscopy, laser interferometry, magnetic probes, bolometers, and other relevant tools
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Develop and implement data analysis programs, using complex computational calculations, to extract meaningful insights from experimental data
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Collaborate with other scientists and engineers in the development and testing of experimental instrumentation and procedures
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Apply your expertise in plasma diagnostics to guide the design and engineering of electrical models, such as LCR circuits, to enhance plasma diagnostic capabilities
Required Skills:
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Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or a related physical science discipline, or 4 years of equivalent experience
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Expertise in designing and building plasma diagnostics and plasma sources, with an understanding of their underlying principles
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Demonstrated experience in hands-on experimental plasma diagnostics, coupled with a comprehensive knowledge base in plasma physics
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Writing skills exhibited in previous reports, papers, and presentations
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Minimum of 3 years of experience managing a team of scientists or engineers in a research or development setting
The pay range for this position is $117k-175k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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Benefits:
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13 company-wide holidays
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31 days of PTO (10 sick and 21 vacation days)
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3% employer 401K contribution matching
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Equity plan offered to all employees
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Parental Leave
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Short- and long-term Disability
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Monthly sponsored events and subsidized snack program
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.
