R&D Technician Supervisor at Helion in Everett, WA | USD100,000-130,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

system installation

preventative maintenance

quality control

safety compliance

team coordination

record keeping

Oversee and coordinate daily activities of the R&D technician team, including scheduling, task assignment, and performance monitoring
Provide mentorship and reinforce best practices to continuously raise team standards and technical capabilities
Independently install, troubleshoot, test, inspect, repair, and service lab systems including high-voltage power supplies, charging systems, pulse power capacitors, vacuum systems, and plasma systems
Keep accurate records related to operations, inventory, and equipment maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance on lab and test equipment to ensure operational readiness
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, including radiation protection and environmental standards
Maintain quality control procedures that exceed industry standards

Requirements

heavy equipment

hardware assembly

electromechanical testing

first shift

5+ years

team leadership

Experience operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms or other heavy equipment
Hands-on experience assembling or installing hardware and equipment in an industrial or R&D setting
Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical components and working in confined spaces
Availability to support a 1st shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
5+ years of experience assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to operational and design standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to motivate teams, collaborate across departments, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Benefits

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

system installation

preventative maintenance

quality control

safety compliance

team coordination

record keeping

Oversee and coordinate daily activities of the R&D technician team, including scheduling, task assignment, and performance monitoring
Provide mentorship and reinforce best practices to continuously raise team standards and technical capabilities
Independently install, troubleshoot, test, inspect, repair, and service lab systems including high-voltage power supplies, charging systems, pulse power capacitors, vacuum systems, and plasma systems
Keep accurate records related to operations, inventory, and equipment maintenance
Perform preventative maintenance on lab and test equipment to ensure operational readiness
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, including radiation protection and environmental standards
Maintain quality control procedures that exceed industry standards

Requirements

heavy equipment

hardware assembly

electromechanical testing

first shift

5+ years

team leadership

Experience operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms or other heavy equipment
Hands-on experience assembling or installing hardware and equipment in an industrial or R&D setting
Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical components and working in confined spaces
Availability to support a 1st shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
5+ years of experience assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to operational and design standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to motivate teams, collaborate across departments, and communicate effectively with stakeholders

Benefits

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