Fuel Cycle Operations Lead

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. You will lead Helion's Fuel Cycle Operations team, overseeing end-to-end fuel delivery, recovery, purification, and analytics operations that directly support Polaris, Helion's 7th fusion prototype.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in an operations or engineering leadership role
• Experience commissioning, operating, and maintaining pilot- to commercial-scale process systems
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary engineering team in a fast-paced environment resulting in the on-time delivery of high-impact work
• Experience balancing priorities between routine operations, maintenance, and engineering development projects
• Strong record of mentorship with demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers
• Hands-on familiarity with chemical, mechanical, and fluid systems engineering
• Comfort operating in a startup environment with change, ambiguity, and rapid execution

Benefits

• 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