Director of Physical Security

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 $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group 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).

Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.

The Director of Physical Security will lead and manage all aspects of Helion's physical security operations, including overseeing security staff, developing security processes and owning physical security-related technologies. In this role, you’ll balance maintaining the security of our facilities with ensuring that all employees and guests have a delightful customer experience while at Helion. You will spearhead security awareness initiatives, drive the implementation of site-specific directives, and serve as the primary contact for communication with team members and law enforcement agencies, ensuring a positive, safe and secure environment for all. This role is based out of Everett, WA and reports directly to our VP of People & Workplace Operations.

You Will

• Develop and implement comprehensive security programs, including utilization of leading technology and technology practices
• Lead the entire physical security team, ensuring Helion’s physical security is maintained at the highest standard across multiple facilities
• Drive investigations into security matters across all Helion facilities, ensuring swift resolution
• Spearhead security awareness campaigns to elevate our physical security programs, fostering a culture of security preparedness
• Embrace building security practices that balance company security against overall Helion velocity and employee productivity
• Establish a benchmark for customer experience in all interactions with Helion's physical security team
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement within the security team
• Guide the implementation of site-specific directives to address unique security challenges
• Maintain a high level of visibility in all security-related matters

Required Skills

• 10+ years of high-level security experience, with at least 5 years of in-house security leadership overseeing teams and developing security programs
• Strong focus on guest and employee experience, ensuring a balance between employee protocols and productivity to create a delightful customer experience
• Demonstrated experience leading a team, managing all aspects of physical security programs
• Expertise in security related technology, including access management systems and CCTV
• Preferred experience in a startup or growth-stage environment, demonstrating adaptability in rapidly changing environments

Compensation and Benefits

At Helion, we are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation. We ensure all our roles are competitively benchmarked and our total compensation package includes a base salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity grants, giving you a true stake in Helion's success. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to maintaining internal equity, ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$171,264 - $224,328 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

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.