Electrical Engineer

Become an Electrical Engineer at Helion Energy in Everett, USA, and support the development of fusion power systems. Design and troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems while collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy a competitive salary, equity grants, and 31 days of PTO. Join Helion Energy as an Electrical Engineer in Everett, USA, and play a vital role in developing the world's first fusion power plant. You will design, test, and support high voltage electrical systems for fusion generators. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $165,000 to $200,000, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits including 31 days of PTO. Be part of a team committed to delivering clean, reliable energy for everyone.

Helion Energy Everett, United States On-site Full Time USD 165k–200k yearly UTC-08:00

Helion Energy

Company Overview

Name

Helion Energy

Headquarters

Everett, WA, United States

Founded

2013

Size

Approximately 350 employees (source: linkedin.com). No public revenue figures disclosed as the company is pre-commercialization.

What They Do

Helion Energy is a pioneering private fusion energy company that specializes in magneto-inertial fusion (MIF) technology. This innovative approach combines magnetic confinement for stability with inertial confinement for heating, enabling controlled fusion reactions that utilize deuterium from water and self-generated helium-3 in a closed-fuel cycle. This technology allows for direct electricity generation without the need for steam turbines, significantly enhancing efficiency (source: tsginvest.com). The company’s flagship product, the Fusion Engine, includes notable prototypes such as Trenta, which became the first private company to achieve a fuel temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, and the seventh-generation Polaris, which aims to demonstrate net electricity generation from fusion (source: nucnet.org). Helion targets high-demand sectors, particularly tech data centers, and has secured over 50 industrial clients, focusing on long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) rather than hardware sales (source: vizologi.com). The company differentiates itself through its compact design, aneutronic fusion for low radioactivity, and a faster commercialization timeline compared to competitors like Commonwealth Fusion Systems (source: equityzen.com).

Projects & Track Record

While Helion Energy has not yet completed any fully commercial projects, it has made significant strides with its prototypes, Trenta and Polaris, the latter of which is operational and aims to demonstrate net electricity generation from fusion (source: tsginvest.com). The company is currently focused on the Orion fusion power plant, a 50 MW facility under construction in Chelan County, Washington, which is expected to connect to the grid by 2028. This plant will supply power to Microsoft data centers through the state's primary power networks after a one-year ramp-up period (source: nucnet.org). Helion's client base includes Microsoft, with whom they announced the world's first fusion PPA in May 2023, and they have expressed interest from other major players like OpenAI's Sam Altman for large power purchases (source: equityzen.com). The company’s geographic presence is primarily in Washington state, with future expansion linked to the Orion project and potential data center grids (source: tsginvest.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Helion Energy has made notable advancements, including the announcement of a 50 MW power purchase agreement with Microsoft in May 2023 (source: equityzen.com). The company began site work on the Orion plant in Chelan County in 2025, marking a significant step towards its goal of commercial fusion energy (source: nucnet.org). Additionally, Helion raised $425 million in a Series F funding round in January 2025, achieving a valuation of $5.4 billion and bringing its total funding to over $1 billion (source: tsginvest.com). Recent milestones also include a behind-the-scenes tour of the Polaris prototype and progress towards manufacturing fusion power at scale, with the fusion market projected to reach $572.75 billion by 2032 (source: equityzen.com).

Working There

Helion Energy offers a variety of roles across research and development, engineering, plasma physics, manufacturing, and leadership positions, including scientists and executives. Departments focus on critical areas such as accelerator development, E-BEAM optics, and laboratory operations (source: vizologi.com). The company is headquartered in Everett, WA, where open positions are listed, although no current jobs were shown on Y Combinator as of the latest data. The culture at Helion emphasizes rapid iteration and a transition from academic research to commercialization, fostering a team of experts in a high-stakes environment as they work towards the 2028 deployment of their fusion technology (source: tsginvest.com). While specific employee benefits are not detailed in available sources, the private nature of the company and its substantial funding suggest competitive perks typical of tech-sector startups in Washington's innovation ecosystem (source: aceventurefunds.com).

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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

You will play a critical role in supporting the core electrical energy management systems that power our fusion generators. This includes systems responsible for energy delivery to magnetics, fusion energy recovery, and redistribution networks. This onsite role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

Design, test, troubleshoot, and support operation of high voltage electrical power systems for driving pulsed magnetic coils
Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of high-power electrical systems to drive pulsed coils (<1ms) at currents up to 5MA and voltages up to 40 kV
Develop electrical system architecture and work with designers to produce electrical schematics and installation drawings
Develop cost-effective, scalable, and reliable design solutions via technical peer review through a design review process for each major design project
Collaborate with operators of generator power systems through machine commissioning and, for development machines, through the lifetime of the machine
Demonstrate rigorous engineering practices including management of cost, schedule, and resource estimates as they pertain to your design, build, and delivery timelines

Required Skills

5+ years experience in power electronics, solving complex electrical engineering problems from design to delivery
Bachelor's or Master's level degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
Experience in design, fabrication, installation and test of electrical systems
Strong background with solid state switching technologies and understanding of operating characteristics of power electronic components such as IGBTs, power MOSFETs, and SCRs
Technical expertise in the application of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, and practice with the ability to coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership
Advanced in electronic troubleshooting systems using standard benchtop tools such as oscilloscopes, Eloads, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, and PCB design software
Experience with Microsoft Suite, LTSpice, SIMtrex/Simplis, Altium, Matlab

Total Compensation and Benefits

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

$165,000 - $200,000 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.