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R&D Test Engineer
Helion Energy · Everett, WA · Posted 36 days ago
Operate the world's most powerful pulsed-fusion device and drive breakthroughs in the next generation of clean energy technology.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will help operate and advance the most powerful, pulsed-fusion device ever constructed to generate electrical power. As a member of the Research and Development team, you will play a critical role in the safe, reliable, and repeatable operation of high-energy fusion systems. You will contribute to the execution of fusion experiments, system readiness, and continuous improvement of machine performance.
- Operate and support the day-to-day execution of Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) fusion experiments, ensuring safe and repeatable machine performance
- Control and monitor pulsed power systems, including mega-joule capacitor banks and high-energy infrastructure, with a focus on operational reliability and readiness
- Own system readiness for experiments, including pre-shot setup, system checks, troubleshooting, and analysis
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues in high-energy and large-scale vacuum systems to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency
- Apply plasma physics concepts to support experiment execution and interpret diagnostics for magnetic fields, fusion products, and plasma characteristics
- Drive continuous improvement of machine operations, including refining procedures, improving system robustness, and reducing variability in experimental results
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, science, and production teams to improve system performance and operational throughput
- B.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of relevant experience in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Extensive hands-on experience operating, maintaining, or improving high-vacuum chamber systems or high-voltage capacitor systems
- Experience owning system uptime, reliability, and performance, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Proven experience executing complex experiments or operations with a focus on repeatability, safety, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and take ownership of operational systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond effectively to real-time issues with minimal supervision
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and contribute to a high-performance operational environment
- Experience mentoring or training others in system operation is a plus
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