Integration and Test Engineer

The role

You will lead cross-subsystem integration and test activities for fusion generator prototypes. This is a hands-on role involving build and commissioning phases.

What you will do

• Own the integration sequence and day-to-day execution of assembly across generator subsystems
• Develop and manage a multidisciplinary schedule on a daily and weekly basis
• Define, plan, and execute integrated subsystem tests in collaboration with subsystem owners
• Lead build completion reviews to verify operational readiness and test preparedness
• Collaborate with production, test, and engineering teams to improve integration and build processes
• Author work instructions for technician teams
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions during integration and build
• Drive strategies for hardware upgrades, replacements, and integration improvements
• Perform trade studies on build sequencing, hardware prioritization, and resource allocation

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience delivering full-scope engineering projects, including schedule ownership
• Demonstrated use of engineering first-principles and structured problem-solving
• Hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and fluids
• Effective technical communication across functional and organizational levels

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.