Materials Science Manager, Materials Diagnostics and Interactions

Description

• Own and manage the delivery of Helion’s R&D materials needs such as implementation of equipment and methodology to condition materials including an ion beam and H/He implantation, development of in-situ materials monitoring techniques to optimize operational conditions that lengthen materials service life, and development of data models to quantify impact of radiation on materials’ health
• Translate annual goals into objective tasks and manage month-to-month planning towards completing goals and objectives. Drive schedule ownership to accelerate the completion of milestones
• Build and manage a network of collaborative relationships, both internally and externally, to develop new materials that can survive a fusion environment
• Lead, develop, and support subject matter experts driving the development and deployment of new lab infrastructure, driving materials monitoring technologies and developing predictive models to extend material performance and reliability

Requirements

• The ideal candidate would have a bias for action, know how to organize the team to execute with urgency, and favor learning through rapid prototyping
• Successful and autonomous mentorship of employees of a wide range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds, demonstrated e.g., via several performance review cycles and successful coaching of direct reports
• Fluent in some people management systems (e.g., recruiting, timecard management, spend approval, and performance reviews) and applying company policies as described in an employee handbook
• Experience setting up large infrastructure and complex equipment
• Deep knowledge of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) technologies to monitor materials integrity
• Experience (i) managing an R&D team that delivered a high-impact final product, (ii) expanding a talent-dense team via a hiring process, and (iii) owning the schedule for a critical path facet of a milestone project
• Experience with data-driven Multiphysics modeling including knowledge of MATLAB, COMSOL, and/or Python

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance