Director of Enterprise Software Engineering at Helion in Everett, WA | USD250,000-300,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

enterprise roadmap

system assessment

app development

process governance

vendor management

integration

Develop and deliver a comprehensive enterprise systems roadmap that aligns directly with Helion's mission
Assess system capability; identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and lower the technical barrier to execution
Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Helion's enterprise applications and business systems
Drive system standardization and reliability by designing processes and governance structures
Manage relationships with technology partners and vendors to ensure Helion maximally leverages existing solutions at a fair cost
Partner across engineering, manufacturing, IS&T, and production to ensure our enterprise applications integrate seamlessly across disciplines

Requirements

10+ years

enterprise software

erp

team leadership

system strategy

technical management

10+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise scale software solutions
Demonstrated success developing and executing system strategies that connect engineering, operations, and business functions into a cohesive architecture
Experience leading the development, implementation, and management of enterprise systems, and application teams in fast-paced, high-growth, and regulated environments
7+ years of experience managing technical teams, including managing managers
Strong technical foundation in enterprise applications (ERP, MRP, Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Execution, etc), with the ability to guide both architecture and execution

Benefits

10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

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

enterprise roadmap

system assessment

app development

process governance

vendor management

integration

Develop and deliver a comprehensive enterprise systems roadmap that aligns directly with Helion's mission
Assess system capability; identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and lower the technical barrier to execution
Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Helion's enterprise applications and business systems
Drive system standardization and reliability by designing processes and governance structures
Manage relationships with technology partners and vendors to ensure Helion maximally leverages existing solutions at a fair cost
Partner across engineering, manufacturing, IS&T, and production to ensure our enterprise applications integrate seamlessly across disciplines

Requirements

10+ years

enterprise software

erp

team leadership

system strategy

technical management

10+ years of software engineering experience building enterprise scale software solutions
Demonstrated success developing and executing system strategies that connect engineering, operations, and business functions into a cohesive architecture
Experience leading the development, implementation, and management of enterprise systems, and application teams in fast-paced, high-growth, and regulated environments
7+ years of experience managing technical teams, including managing managers
Strong technical foundation in enterprise applications (ERP, MRP, Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Execution, etc), with the ability to guide both architecture and execution

Benefits

10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

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