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R&D Technician Supervisor

Become an R&D Technician Supervisor at Helion Energy in Everett, WA. Lead a team focused on fusion power development, ensuring high-quality lab operations. Enjoy a competitive salary, equity grants, and comprehensive benefits including 31 days of PTO.
Helion Energy
Helion Energy
Everett, United States   On-site   Full Time   USD 100k–130k yearly  UTC-07:00

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


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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 lead and support a team of R&D technicians who contribute directly to Helion's scientific and engineering development efforts. In this role, you will manage daily operations, prioritize technician workloads, and ensure safe, high-quality execution of lab and testing activities. You will report to the R&D Manager, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

  • Oversee and coordinate daily activities of the R&D technician team, including scheduling, task assignment, and performance monitoring
  • Provide mentorship and reinforce best practices to continuously raise team standards and technical capabilities
  • Independently install, troubleshoot, test, inspect, repair, and service lab systems including high-voltage power supplies, charging systems, pulse power capacitors, vacuum systems, and plasma systems
  • Perform preventative maintenance on lab and test equipment to ensure operational readiness
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and protocols, including radiation protection and environmental standards
  • Maintain quality control procedures that exceed industry standards
  • Keep accurate records related to operations, inventory, and equipment maintenance

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to operational and design standards
  • Availability to support a 1st shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Proven ability to motivate teams, collaborate across departments, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Experience operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms or other heavy equipment
  • Experience testing and troubleshooting electromechanical components and working in confined spaces
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands-on experience assembling or installing hardware and equipment in an industrial or R&D setting

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

$100,000 - $130,000 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.

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About the role

August 30, 2025

Full Time

Company

September 3, 2025

On-site

USD 100k–130k yearly

Helion Energy

helionenergy.com

  •  Everett, United States

5+ years

UTC-07:00

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