R&D Hardware Test & Development Manager

The role

You will manage a diverse team of R&D engineers to support the development, testing, and delivery of fusion energy technology. You will oversee technology test and development initiatives and partner with peer leaders to drive cross-functional development.

What you will do

• Oversee the design and execution of technology test and development initiatives
• Allocate engineering bandwidth and ownership to ensure timely and rigorous testing results
• Partner with peer leaders to drive cross-functional development initiatives
• Champion team initiatives with senior leaders to secure stakeholder alignment
• Support individual contributors in their career growth
• Identify resource constraints and scale the team through targeted hiring

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Physics or Engineering and 8+ years or M.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 2+ years managing engineers doing technology testing and development
• Experience using first principles thinking to develop test initiatives, perform root cause failure analysis, and solve complex technical problems
• Proven track record of delivering technology testing and development results
• Experienced at driving rapid iterative testing to inform design
• Excellent communication skills that drive effective cross-team collaboration
• Ability to anticipate, strategically plan for and grow a team to meet the needs of future scope

Nice to have

• Technical expertise in vacuum systems, pressurized systems, high-voltage systems, or pulsed-power technologies

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 technology.