Director of Generator Operations

What You Will Be Doing:

You will lead the team responsible for operating fusion power generators to achieve record-setting performance and deliver a first-of-a-kind generator.

Today, that means leading innovation across our fusion test platforms, subscale integrated devices, vacuum testing, circuit development, and other research projects.

In this critical leadership role, you will define and drive the pace at which Helion builds, tests, and learns from each generation of fusion technology. Building the teams, processes, training, culture, and standards of excellence required to deploy, commission, test, and operate commercial scale, integrated fusion power plants, your work will directly accelerate our ability to deliver affordable, clean electricity to the world.

This is an onsite position in Everett, WA and sits at the intersection of science, engineering, and operations.

• Define long-term strategy: develop a strategic roadmap for future machine commissioning and testing capabilities. Define a pathway to delivering operating fusion power plants, including the operational infrastructure, training, and safety
• Accelerate fusion development: set the standard for rapid iteration and data-driven development of Helion's fusion generations and plasma systems
• Lead and grow a world-class team: manage a cross-disciplinary team of operators and engineers focused on fast paced experimentation
• Shape operation campaigns: partner with Helion's Science and Engineering teams to execute high-impact experimental programs in plasma physics and generator operations. Overseeing the team responsible for implementing several multimillion-dollar research and engineering project simultaneously
• Drive cross-functional alignment and knowledge sharing across Operations, Engineering, Production, and Research to enable data-informed design decisions for future generations of fusion machines
• Master's degree in engineering or physics
• 10+ years of experience in test operations, R&D, and/or systems engineering leadership within engineering environments
• 7+ years managing large, technically challenging programs with full schedule and resource ownership
• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams and developing scalable operating systems, including managing managers
• Experience commissioning large-scale, complex machines
• Demonstrated ability to apply first principles thinking and analytical rigor to solve engineering and scientific challenges
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with experience guiding diverse technical teams

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