Helion

R&D Technician

Everett, WA, US

In-personFull time roleEarly Career

About 1 month ago

About the Job

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 Do 

We're looking for an R&D Technician to join our team. You’ll build and modify hardware prototypes in a machine shop environment. You’ll use your hands-on skills to support projects, help others use shop tools, and keep things running smoothly. You will report directly to our Fusion R&D Engineer in Everett, WA. 

You Will 

  • Perform basic machining tasks to fabricate or modify parts 

  • Take in new projects and complete them promptly

  • Ensure all work is performed safely while following company procedures 

  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used 

  • Keep tools and equipment in good working order 

 

Required Skills 

  • Experience with electrical systems, mechanical hardware, and assembly 

  • Experience operating a horizontal band saw, TRAK-style conversational mill, and manual lathe 

  • Experience with accurate drilling and tapping techniques 

  • Experience cutting and working with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, fiberglass and plastic

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals 

  • At least 1 year of experience following detailed procedures with high accuracy 

  • Comfortable working independently on projects while collaborating as part of a team  

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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
$30$44 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.

About the Company

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Helion

Everett, WA, USA

251-500

<p>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. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality. We&rsquo;re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies.</p> <p>If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.</p>