Senior Controls Development Engineer

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 own the development, implementation, and standardization of automation and controls used in manufacturing Helion’s fusion generators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 7+ years of experience working with manufacturing controls in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Proficient in electrical schematic design and PLC programming using ladder logic, function block, or structured text (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Experienced in programming industrial robots, including systems such as Fanuc and Kuka
• Skilled in designing safety systems for automated machines, with relevant experience or qualifications in safety compliance and risk mitigation
• Ability to apply physics-based first principles to challenge design requirements and underlying assumptions, driving better engineering outcomes
• Strong communication skills with proven success influencing cross-functional partners and building effective partnerships with supply chain and production teams

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