Senior Electronics Technician at Helion in Everett, Washington, United States | USD40-51 | Kablio

Role

Description

pcba assembly

test equipment

electronics troubleshoot

inventory management

lab calibration

data acquisition

In this position you will work directly with the Electrical Engineering team to support the core pulsed‑energy drive systems, energy recovery and redistribution networks, diagnostics, and controls of the world’s first fusion generator. You will also develop novel ways to acquire data in high‑noise, high‑field, and high‑voltage environments, reporting to the Production Supervisor at our Everett office.

Support build, assembly, operation, and testing of PCBA and control systems for fusion machines and test systems.
Identify, install, and implement test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Create minor subassemblies and test components for PCBAs, pulse power electronics, electrical systems, and fast prototypes.
Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and service electronics assemblies, PCBAs, and pulsed‑power test systems.
Manage electronic component and consumables inventory.
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
Solder, reflow, rework, and repair PCBAs to IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620, IPC J‑STD‑001, IPC‑7711/7721).
Troubleshoot electronics using benchtop tools such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, FRA, arbitrary waveform generators, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, and DVMs.

Requirements

5+ years

electrical schematics

microsoft office

pcb design

lift 20lb

5+ years experience in research, fabrication, or test labs.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and interconnects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, schematic capture, and PCB design software.
Able to lift up to 20 lb.

Benefits

Helion offers a competitive hourly rate of $40–$51 USD for this non‑exempt role, along with meaningful equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday time, 401(k) matching, disability and life insurance, parental leave, and a wellness stipend.

Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
31 days 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.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Reveals the company's inclusion and diversity initiatives based on employee feedback on Glassdoor.

4.4/5 for Men

Employee Inclusion Score

Indicates the level of inclusivity experienced by male employees.

4.7/5 for Non-disabled

Employee Inclusion Score

Reflects the high level of inclusivity experienced by non-disabled employees.

4.7/5 for Non-veterans

Employee Inclusion Score

Showcases the inclusive environment for employees who are not veterans.

Articles

Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft

Helion Energy Breaks Ground on Site of Its Next‑Generation Fusion Facility in Everett, Washington

Helion | Building the world's first fusion power plant

Role

Description

pcba assembly

test equipment

electronics troubleshoot

inventory management

lab calibration

data acquisition

Support build, assembly, operation, and testing of PCBA and control systems for fusion machines and test systems.
Identify, install, and implement test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Create minor subassemblies and test components for PCBAs, pulse power electronics, electrical systems, and fast prototypes.
Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, and service electronics assemblies, PCBAs, and pulsed‑power test systems.
Manage electronic component and consumables inventory.
Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of lab equipment.
Solder, reflow, rework, and repair PCBAs to IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610, IPC‑A‑620, IPC J‑STD‑001, IPC‑7711/7721).
Troubleshoot electronics using benchtop tools such as oscilloscopes, electronic loads, FRA, arbitrary waveform generators, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, and DVMs.

Requirements

5+ years

electrical schematics

microsoft office

pcb design

lift 20lb

5+ years experience in research, fabrication, or test labs.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and interconnects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, schematic capture, and PCB design software.
Able to lift up to 20 lb.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
31 days 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.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Reveals the company's inclusion and diversity initiatives based on employee feedback on Glassdoor.

4.4/5 for Men

Employee Inclusion Score

Indicates the level of inclusivity experienced by male employees.

4.7/5 for Non-disabled

Employee Inclusion Score

Reflects the high level of inclusivity experienced by non-disabled employees.

4.7/5 for Non-veterans

Employee Inclusion Score

Showcases the inclusive environment for employees who are not veterans.

Articles

Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft

Helion Energy Breaks Ground on Site of Its Next‑Generation Fusion Facility in Everett, Washington

Helion | Building the world's first fusion power plant