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Senior Controls Development Engineer

Become a Senior Controls Development Engineer at Helion Energy in Everett, USA. Lead the development of automation and controls for fusion generators, enhancing manufacturing processes. Enjoy a competitive salary, equity grants, and 31 days of PTO.
Helion Energy
Helion Energy
Everett, United States   On-site   Full Time   USD 160k–196k 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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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 own the development, implementation, and standardization of automation and controls used in manufacturing Helion’s fusion generators. By building in-house expertise in our manufacturing processes, you will help accelerate the transition from rapid prototyping to mass production—advancing Helion’s mission to provide clean electricity for the planet. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Senior Manager of Manufacturing at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

  • Own Helion’s proprietary testing systems and collaborate with stakeholders to develop and improve both existing and new testing processes; work across technical teams to understand product integration within pulsed power circuits to optimize test processes aligned with Helion’s top-level generator goals
  • Design, scale, and launch manufacturing equipment for new products being produced for the first time, including the development of automation system architecture and standards for deployment across multiple production lines
  • Collaborate with machine suppliers on high-level equipment design and functionality; support design reviews, acceptance testing, and equipment buyoff to ensure seamless integration into manufacturing operations
  • Implement safety systems that comply with ANSI, ISO, and OSHA standards for high-volume manufacturing equipment to ensure operational safety and regulatory adherence
  • Produce electrical one-line diagrams and schematics for automated manufacturing equipment; support integration with the factory’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and set up equipment reporting to track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and other critical machine data
  • Troubleshoot down equipment, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence and ensure sustained manufacturing uptime and efficiency

Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 7 years of experience working with manufacturing controls in high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Proficient in electrical schematic design and PLC programming using ladder logic, function block, or structured text (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
  • Experienced in programming industrial robots, including systems such as Fanuc and Kuka
  • Skilled in designing safety systems for automated machines, with relevant experience or qualifications in safety compliance and risk mitigation
  • Ability to apply physics-based first principles to challenge design requirements and underlying assumptions, driving better engineering outcomes
  • Strong communication skills with proven success influencing cross-functional partners and building effective partnerships with supply chain and production teams

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

$160,000 - $196,000 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

September 3, 2025

Full Time

Company

September 3, 2025

On-site

USD 160k–196k yearly

Helion Energy

helionenergy.com

  •  Everett, United States

Minimum of 7 years

UTC-07:00

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