What You Will Be Doing:You will lead the development of engineers and scientists that will bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online, to generate electrical power. As a leader within the Science, Research, and Development team, you will grow and lead a high-performance operating team in the research and development of fusion technology and experiments, control high-energy systems, and design diagnostics for advanced plasma devices. You will report to the Senior Manager of Generator Operations, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:- Grow and mentor a team of multidisciplinary engineers and scientists
- Drive schedule ownership and optimization across the team to accelerate milestone achievement
- Collaborate with Engineering, Science, and Production teams to derive system requirements and meet program goals
- Lead the team that owns the Control Room and operates our fusion devices.
- Lead engineers and scientists in the design and execution of plasma and high-energy experiments
- Educate and facilitate work performed by the team on large-scale vacuum systems greater than one meter in diameter
- Apply expertise from some of the following fields to support your team's operation of our plasma machines: plasma physics, integrated testing, or systems engineering.
- Mentoring Operators in using critical reasoning to evaluate and improve technical solutions
Required Skills:- B.S. with 8+ years of engineering experience, or M.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience in Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 1+ years in a technical leadership or management role
- Proven ability to mentor engineers and positively impact their career progression
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams with full project ownership
- Proven experience designing, building, and operating complex tests with a focus on diagnostics and continuous improvement
- Hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines
- Ability to apply first-principles thinking to solve complex technical problems
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new technologies and take ownership of project areas
BenefitsOur 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
