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SalaryWe are building something never done before.
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers that believe fusion energy can solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before.
Now is a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality!
What You Will Be Doing:
We are looking for a Materials Test Engineer who will test materials for our commercial fusion generators. In this interdisciplinary role, you will interact with people throughout the company to support metals, composites, and dielectrics testing. You will report to the Director of Radiation Safety and Nuclear Science at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
- Perform Material Testing: Conduct a variety of Materials Testing, including nuclear, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical tests, using specialized equipment and instruments
- Collect and Analyze Complex Datasets: Help our engineers understand how materials results affect our fusion generator performance
- Communicate Results: Report Writing: Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing experimental procedures, results, and findings for all partners
- Outsourcing Coordination: Liaise with external laboratories for outsourcing specific tests, ensuring accurate documentation, adherence to timelines, and quality standards
Required Skills:
- Materials Science Knowledge: understanding of materials science principles, including material properties, structure, and performance relationships
- Laboratory Techniques: Familiarity with different laboratory techniques, such as sample preparation, testing, and analysis for microscopy, mechanical, and physical property measurements
- Analyze data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions from experimental results
- Careful approach to sample preparation, data recording, and adherence to experimental protocols
- Convey results and collaborate with team members and external partners
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Capacity to troubleshoot experimental issues and propose solutions
- Organize tasks, deadlines, and manage projects simultaneously
- Safety Consciousness: Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and practices.
- Proficiency in using software for data analysis and report generation.
- Willingness to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team environment
The pay range for this position is $89k-150k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications.
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Benefits:
13 company-wide holidays
31 days of PTO (10 sick and 21 vacation days)
Up to 5% employer 401K contribution matching
Equity plan offered to all employees
Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision
Short- and long-term Disability
Monthly sponsored events and subsidized snack program
NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.
