Fusion Technician

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths - values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking for a Fusion Technician to assemble mechanical and electrical assemblies on our in-house production lines. You will build hardware that powers Helion's prototype and production fusion machines. and have a direct impact on Helion's ability to build fusion machines and deliver clean energy to the world. As a fusion technician, you will report directly to one of our Production Supervisors at our Everett, WA location.

You Will

• Assemble critical mechanical and electrical assemblies per engineering work instructions
• Use electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical hand tools
• Perform essential quality control inspections
• Partner with a collaborative team of technicians, material handlers, and engineers to meet daily targets
• Communicate with your Lead and Supervisor on daily basis
• Rebuild and re-test defective assemblies
• Complete specialized projects to help us build our fusion generator
• Comprehend and interpret work instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Required Skills

• 1+ years of work experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and hitting daily/weekly goals
• Experience reading and adhering to instructions (i.e. work instructions, procedures, or processes)
• Physical ability to squat, reach, climb, and lift up to 20 pounds and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work Monday-Friday first shift operating from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, or second shift from 2:00pm-10:30pm

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$25 - $29 USD

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

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.