Director of Semiconductor Technology

The role

You will own the semiconductor roadmap and lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver devices for fusion machines. You will manage device design, fabrication capabilities, packaging, and high-volume production partnerships.

What you will do

• Own Helion's semiconductor roadmap and define device requirements
• Build and lead a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Stand up a development-scale device fabrication, characterization and reliability capability
• Direct in-house device design including alternative device topologies
• Drive novel packaging and integration including multi-die packages and thermal management
• Establish and lead partnerships with high-volume fabrication facilities
• Plan and run a multi-million-dollar development program
• Work with electrical, mechanical, science, operations, and systems leadership

Required qualifications

• 12+ years in semiconductors
• 5+ years leading technical teams
• Track record of hiring and developing engineers and technical leaders
• Deep expertise in power semiconductor device physics and design
• Device modeling and design for reliability
• Hands-on expertise in high-power packaging and module integration
• Experience taking a custom semiconductor device from concept through high-volume production
• Experience owning a multi-year R&D program with a budget in the tens of millions
• Ability to set technical direction across disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related field

Benefits

• 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

About the company

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. The company has raised $1.5 billion from investors to develop fusion energy.