Lead Controls Development Engineer
HelionEverett, Washington, United States
Posted October 23, 2025
140000 - 180000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, dedicated to building the world's first fusion power plant for unlimited clean electricity. With over $1 billion in funding from prominent investors, Helion has achieved significant milestones, including plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius with its Trenta prototype. The company emphasizes urgency, rigor, and hard truths as it pushes the boundaries of engineering to solve real-world energy challenges and create a sustainable future.
Job Description
Helion is a fusion power company seeking a Lead Controls Development Engineer to build automation and control standards for their capacitor bank production. This role involves leading a team to scale up manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and advance the company's mission to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The position requires a dedication to hard truths and a commitment to delivering on ambitious goals.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing controls within a high-volume production environment
- 2+ years of leadership experience, managing, scaling, and developing engineering teams
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and collaborate cross-functionally
- Demonstrated success in developing engineers and leading teams
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- 31 Days of PTO
- 10 Paid holidays
- Employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
