Helion Energy

Manager, Experimental Science

Helion Energy$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in physics or related physical science discipline
  • 5+ years of scientific research experience
  • 3+ years managing scientists or engineers
  • Knowledge of applied plasma physics with hands-on hardware design experience
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of scientists and engineers on experimental projects
  • Present scientific progress updates internally and at conferences
  • Create the team roadmap aligning with subsystem physics
  • Collaborate on the development and testing of experimental instrumentation
  • Drive schedule ownership and optimization for project milestones
  • Implement design and process improvements to increase throughput

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families
  • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
  • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
  • Annual wellness stipend
Full Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:
We are looking for a Manager of Experimental Science to manage experimental diagnostics projects and to lead a team of scientists and engineers in the design, implementation, and testing of devices and technologies aimed at enhancing fusion plasma performance.This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Director of Plasma and Nuclear Science at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:
  • Lead a team of scientists and engineers working on various projects and initiatives
  • Present scientific progress updates during internal meetings and conferences
  • Create the team roadmap taking into consideration how the physics of different subsystems work together to create a strategic vision
  • Collaborate with other scientists and engineers in the development and testing of experimental instrumentation and procedures
  • Drive schedule ownership and optimization by team members to accelerate milestones
  • Drive design, analysis, and process improvements to increase throughput

Required Skills:
  • Advanced degree in physics or related physical science discipline
  • 5+ years of scientific research experience with 3+ years managing scientists or engineers in research, development, or technology settings
  • Knowledge of applied plasma physics with hands-on experience in hardware design and development
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex interdepartmental projects, including schedule ownership

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
  • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
  • 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
  • Annual wellness stipend

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy, Inc. is an American fusion research company, located in Everett, Washington. They are developing a magneto-inertial fusion technology to produce helium-3 and fusion power via aneutronic fusion.
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