Join Helion as a Senior Electrical Engineer to develop advanced dielectric materials for fusion power systems.
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Last verified on the company career page 14 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Develop and evaluate electrical performance of dielectric materials
- Define electrical requirements and test methods
- Design and execute experiments for material characterization
- Translate test results into engineering requirements
- Provide technical guidance on dielectric materials
Must have
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on work with dielectric materials
- Experience with electrical testing and materials characterization
- Success in developing or qualifying ceramic materials
- Experience leading R&D programs
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Electrical Engineer focuses on developing and validating advanced dielectric materials for high-voltage applications in fusion environments. Key skills include expertise in electrical insulation, hands-on experience with materials characterization, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary projects from concept through production. This position is suited for candidates with an advanced degree and significant experience in electrical engineering or related fields, particularly those who have successfully developed materials for complex engineering systems.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Helion's careers page September 25, 2026.
- Electrical Engineering appears in 3.4% of 2253 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Electrical Engineer – Dielectric Materials Development and Analysis role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Everett, WA, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Electrical Engineer – Dielectric Materials Development and Analysis role.
- Where is the role based?
- Helion is hiring for this position in Everett, WA, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Electrical Engineering, ceramic materials, dielectric materials.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Helion targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Electrical Engineer – Dielectric Materials Development and Analysis role at Helion.
From the original posting
What You Will Be Doing:
You will contribute to the development, validation, and deployment of advanced ceramic and high-performance dielectric materials for extreme electrical, thermal, mechanical, and radiation environments. You will provide critical support to work spanning material and component design, prototyping, electrical characterization, qualification, and manufacturing scale-up. This onsite role is based at our Everett, WA, facility and reports to the Materials Science Manager, Metals and Dielectrics.
You Will:
Lead high-impact, multidisciplinary projects to develop and evaluate the electrical performance of advanced ceramic and dielectric materials for high-voltage operation under fusion-relevant conditions.
Define electrical requirements, test methods, and acceptance criteria for insulating and resistive materials used in high-field magnet systems.
Design and execute experiments to characterize properties such as dielectric strength, electrical resistivity, permittivity, dielectric loss, and performance under combined electrical, thermal, mechanical, and radiation loading.
Translate material-level test results into actionable engineering requirements and design recommendations for Helion’s next-generation fusion systems.
Serve as Helion’s subject-matter expert for dielectric materials and electrical insulation operating in a high-voltage environment, providing technical guidance across engineering and R&D teams.
Own projects from initial concept and material selection through prototyping, design reviews, and qualification for production.
Work effectively amid evolving requirements and technical uncertainty, balancing risk, rigor, and schedule to maintain program delivery.
Required Skills:
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
An extensive understanding of electrically insulating and dielectric materials, typically demonstrated by 5+ years of hands-on work
Hands-on experience with electrical testing and materials characterization, including the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments.
Demonstrated success developing or qualifying ceramic or dielectric materials for a commercial product or large, integrated engineering system, such as an engine, turbine, generator, magnet, or high-voltage assembly.
Experience planning and leading R&D programs governed by defined milestones, technical reviews, and delivery schedules.
Experience communicating material behavior and test results to multidisciplinary engineering teams and translating findings into design decisions.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Annual wellness stipend
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