Senior Computational Plasma Scientist at Helion in Everett, WA | USD150,000-200,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

mhd simulation

data analysis

result reporting

post‑processing

circuit calculation

collaboration

Collaborate with and learn from experts to expand your technical skillset and domain knowledge
Perform analysis to interpret experimental measurements by reproducing the experimental conditions with our internal MHD code
Communicate simulation results and findings with accuracy and rigor to both scientists and engineers by preparing reports, presentations, and graphics
Run our internal MHD code to simulate FRC dynamics for wide range of simulation conditions from the initial simulation setup to the postprocessing of the results
Calculate FRC dynamics, circuit response, and magnetic loads to help develop our fusion generators

Requirements

matlab

fortran

python

eddy currents

phd

simulation tools

Experience with MATLAB and Fortran
Experience writing scripts to analyze output, parse files, and create plots in a common coding language (e.g. MATLAB, Fortran, C, Python, etc.)
Knowledge of magnetic field diffusion and eddy currents
Ability to understand FRC physics
PhD. with 5+ years of industry experience in Physics, engineering, or related field of study with an emphasis in electromagnetics
Experience using computer simulation tools for circuit dynamics, fluid dynamics, transient magnetics, or plasma dynamics

Benefits

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

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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

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

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