Collaborate with a versatile team to fabricate, assemble, test, troubleshoot, deploy, operate, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies
Help create and maintain documentation and participate in redline reviews
Perform PCB soldering, assembly, rework, and cable soldering to industry standards
Help with upgrades, modification, and reconfiguration of test bays to support ongoing test and research projects
Fabricate and build unique rapid prototypes, assemblies, and instrumentation boxes. Support revision iterations according to engineering specifications
Communicate project activity, status, and issues to technical owners
Support a swing shift schedule (12:00 pm to 8:30 pm) Monday through Friday
Work at different heights using scissor lifts, pick lifts, and safety harness within Helion facilities
Install, align, and maintain our high voltage pulsed power systems, including ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and fuel systems
Develop and maintain new inventory of consumables and parts
Requirements
technical drawings
high voltage
measurement tools
hand tools
fall protection
pcb assembly
Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics
Must be comfortable working in confined spaces for extended periods and able to lift 20 lbs
Experience and training in building high voltage, laser, vacuum, or cryogenic systems welcomed
Familiarity working with DMMs, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, HV probes, thermocouples, calipers, and other common measurement equipment. Previous knowledge of measurement and diagnostic sensors (e.g., interferometers, spectrometers, fiber collimators, strain gauges, cameras, thermal cameras) welcomed
Hands-on experience with electric hand tools and basic fabrication tools (e.g., drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill press, sanders)
Certification and familiarity with Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations welcomed
5+ years of relevant hands-on experience as an Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Technician, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration in a research, fabrication, or test lab environment
Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment
Experienced in PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering, with a working knowledge of IPC standards. Specialized training certification welcomed
Benefits
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
100M °C
Plasma Temperature
Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.
$1B
VC Funding
Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.
$5B
Valuation
Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.
50 MW
Power Plant
Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.
Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.
Culture + Values
Build with urgency
Take ownership
Execute rigorously
Deliver hard truths
Environment + Sustainability
$500M in 2021
Investment Figure
Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.
100M°C
Plasma Temperature Achievement
Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.
500 MWe
Fusion Plant Capacity
Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.
Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection
Inclusion & Diversity
3.4/5 Rating
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4.4/5 for Men
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4.7/5 for Non-disabled
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4.7/5 for Non-veterans
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