R&D Engineer, Fusion Power Specialist

4 weeks ago


Everett, Massachusetts, United States Helion Energy Full time

We are a fusion power company based in Washington, 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.

We are seeking an R&D Engineer with radiological controls experience to help us bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online.

When operational, our fusion power plant will generate low energy neutrons as a bi-product and we need an operator who can help us with work controls and exposure limits planning.

You will report to our Fusion Test Lead at our office and will be responsible for safely operating and controlling pulsed power, high-energy mega joule capacitor systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Completing a training program and qualifying as an operator of Helion's Polaris prototype fusion machine
  • Safely operating and controlling pulsed power, high-energy mega joule capacitor systems
  • Authoring and developing fusion prototype operating procedures and creating experimental test plans
  • Supporting Polaris tests including test set up, checkouts, and commissioning of Polaris subsystems
  • Planning test team post testing re-entry procedures and set stay time limits to accomplish machine inspection and maintenance in concert with exposure limits and ALARA
  • Working with large-scale vacuum systems, including vacuum cycling quartz vacuum chambers that are 1+ meters in diameter
  • Working with neutron and gamma radiation monitoring equipment
  • Learning and understanding plasma physics, including how to create FRC's
  • Supporting development of LabView-based and PXIe-NI chassis-based control systems including GUI modifications for improved operator situational awareness and human error prevention
  • Collaborating with the Radiation Safety and Nuclear Science department to implement radiation worker standards and training
  • Participating in test data reviews
  • Working collaboratively and communicating effectively as a member of a team

Requirements include:

  • B.S. or higher in aerospace or mechanical engineering, physics, or related field of study and 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to rapidly learn new systems
  • Track record of safely operating a highly complex machine in a high consequence operational environment
  • Experience planning and conducting maintenance in a radiation environment
  • Experience with radiological controls including stay time, work controls, and exposure planning
  • Previous occupational exposure to ionizing radiation
  • Knowledge of types and effects of ionizing radiation, and ability to quickly estimate dose
  • Experience working on high power plasma devices or high voltage capacitor and power supplies

We offer a competitive total compensation package including a base salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity grants.


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