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Plasma Diagnostic Scientist

Summary: Join Helion Energy as a Plasma Diagnostic Scientist in Everett, WA, and play a key role in developing optical spectroscopic tools for plasma diagnostics. You'll design and deploy advanced diagnostic systems while collaborating with a team of experts in fusion power research. Benefit from 31 days of PTO, comprehensive medical plans, and a competitive salary package that includes equity grants, ensuring you have a stake in our mission for unlimited clean electricity.
Helion Energy
Helion Energy
Everett, United States   On-site   Full Time   USD 117k–156k yearly  UTC-08:00   51-100   35 days ago

Helion Energy

Company Overview

Helion Energy

Everett, WA, United States

2013

Business Model

Energy

Development of fusion energy technology

Funding from investors, government grants, and partnerships

Locations & Geography

United States

Company Culture

Their mission is to develop clean, limitless energy through fusion technology.

They promote a collaborative and innovative work environment.

They offer opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Activities & Projects

They are currently working on the Polaris project, which aims to demonstrate net energy gain from fusion.

Helion Energy is innovating in the field of plasma physics and magnetic confinement.

They focus on sustainable energy solutions that minimize environmental impact.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings include roles in engineering, research, and operations.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and a flexible work schedule.

Contact Information

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Careers at Helion Energy


Last updated on 2025-01-31 | Report an issue

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.

You Will

  • Conceptualize, design, construct, and deploy optical spectroscopic tools for plasma diagnostics. This may include:
    • Time-gated soft or hard x-ray emission such as streak cameras
    • Pulsed laser systems for Thomson Scattering or Fluorescence Spectroscopy
    • Precision spectroscopy of highly ionized impurities
    • Magnetically sensitive optical probes
  • Develop data analysis routines that incorporate several spectroscopic probes to extract relevant plasma parameters
  • Participate as a diagnostic subject matter expert during experimental campaigns.
  • Support fellow scientists in optical and non-optical diagnostics techniques
  • Document diagnostic methodologies

Required Skills

  • PhD. or M.S. in physics or aerospace engineering, or related field with relevant experience in plasmas
  • 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory environment with hands-on experience with plasma probes
  • Development, deployment, and commissioning of optical or x-ray diagnostics
  • Proficiency with bench top optical alignment

We Value

  • Experience using data from diagnostic instruments to accomplish research goals or achieve mission goals
  • Experience with plasma physics and plasma diagnostic principles and participating in the design of a new instrumentation packages that analyze low density pre-ionization plasmas
  • Developed diagnostics to study fully and partially ionized plasmas, in the range of 10^16 – 10^19 m^3, such as physical probes like Langmuir or double/triple probe and optical diagnostics, such as interferometry and laser induced fluorescence
  • Experience with deploying diagnostic instrumentation onto large scale experiments such as third or fourth generation light sources

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

$117,000 - $156,000 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

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.

About the role

January 6, 2025

Full Time

Company

Helion Energy

July 1, 2025

On-site

USD 117k–156k yearly

  •  Everett, United States

3-5 years

UTC-08:00

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