Manager, Generator Operations

The role

You will lead a high-performance operating team in the research and development of fusion technology and experiments. You will grow and mentor engineers and scientists to bring a pulsed-fusion device online to generate electrical power.

What you will do

• Grow and mentor a team of multidisciplinary engineers and scientists
• Drive schedule ownership and optimization across the team
• Collaborate with Engineering, Science, and Production teams to derive system requirements and meet program goals
• Lead the team that owns the Control Room and operates fusion devices
• Lead engineers and scientists in the design and execution of plasma and high-energy experiments
• Educate and facilitate work performed by the team on large-scale vacuum systems
• Apply expertise in plasma physics, integrated testing, or systems engineering to support team operation
• Mentor Operators in using critical reasoning to evaluate and improve technical solutions

Required qualifications

• B.S. with 8+ years of engineering experience, or M.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience in Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and positively impact their career progression
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams with full project ownership
• Proven experience designing, building, and operating complex tests with a focus on diagnostics and continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines
• Ability to apply first-principles thinking to solve complex technical problems
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and take ownership of project areas

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.