Director of Generator Operations

The role

You will lead the team responsible for operating fusion power generators to achieve record-setting performance. You will define strategy for machine commissioning, testing, and operational infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop a strategic roadmap for future machine commissioning and testing capabilities.
• Define a pathway to delivering operating fusion power plants including operational infrastructure, training, and safety.
• Set the standard for rapid iteration and data-driven development of fusion generations and plasma systems.
• Manage a cross-disciplinary team of operators and engineers.
• Partner with Science and Engineering teams to execute experimental programs in plasma physics and generator operations.
• Oversee the team responsible for implementing several multimillion-dollar research and engineering projects simultaneously.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and knowledge sharing across Operations, Engineering, Production, and Research.

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering or physics
• 10+ years of experience in test operations, R&D, and/or systems engineering leadership within engineering environments
• 7+ years managing large, technically challenging programs with full schedule and resource ownership
• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams and developing scalable operating systems, including managing managers
• Experience commissioning large-scale, complex machines
• Demonstrated ability to apply first principles thinking and analytical rigor to solve engineering and scientific challenges
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with experience guiding diverse technical teams

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 technology.