Lead a team of scientists and engineers to enhance fusion plasma performance at Helion, a pioneering fusion power company.
Posted by employer 9 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Manager of Plasma Diagnostics at Helion oversees experimental diagnostics projects, leading a team of scientists and engineers to enhance fusion plasma performance. This role requires expertise in applied plasma physics, along with significant experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in physics and a strong background in research and technology settings. Helion's mission to revolutionize energy through fusion power makes this a critical position within a rapidly evolving company.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Helion's career page.
- Helion has 95 other open roles including Corporate Communications Specialist, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Manager, Plasma Diagnostics role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Everett, WA.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager, Plasma Diagnostics role.
- Where is the role based?
- Helion is hiring for this position in Everett, WA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Helion targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Manager, Plasma Diagnostics role at Helion.
From the original posting
About Helion
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 $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
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:
We are looking for a Senior Manager of Science Diagnostics to manage experimental diagnostics projects and to lead a team of scientists and engineers in the design, implementation, and testing of devices and technologies aimed at enhancing fusion plasma performance. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Director of Plasma and Nuclear Science at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
Lead a team of scientists and engineers working on various projects and initiatives
Present scientific progress updates during internal meetings and conferences
Create the team roadmap taking into consideration how the physics of different subsystems work together to create a strategic vision
Collaborate with other scientists and engineers in the development and testing of experimental instrumentation and procedures
Drive schedule ownership and optimization by team members to accelerate milestones
Drive design, analysis, and process improvements to increase throughput
Required Skills:
Advanced degree in physics or related physical science discipline
5+ years of scientific research experience with 3+ years managing scientists or engineers in research, development, or technology settings
Knowledge of applied plasma physics with hands-on experience in hardware design and development
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex interdepartmental projects, including schedule ownership
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.