Director of Generator Operations
About The Position
Helion is seeking a Director of Generator Operations to lead the team responsible for operating fusion power generators, achieving record-setting performance, and delivering a first-of-a-kind generator. The role currently spans fusion test platforms, subscale integrated devices, vacuum testing, circuit development, and other research projects. The Director will define and drive the pace at which Helion builds, tests, and learns from each generation of fusion technology. The role includes building the teams, processes, training, culture, and standards needed to deploy, commission, test, and operate commercial-scale integrated fusion power plants. This onsite position is based in Everett, Washington, at the intersection of science, engineering, and operations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering or physics.
- 10+ years of experience in test operations, R&D, and/or systems engineering leadership within engineering environments.
- 7+ years managing large, technically challenging programs with full schedule and resource ownership.
- 5+ years managing technical teams and developing scalable operating systems, including managing managers.
- Experience commissioning large-scale, complex machines.
- Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles thinking and analytical rigor to engineering and scientific challenges.
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills, with experience guiding diverse technical teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strategic roadmap for future machine commissioning and testing capabilities.
- Define a pathway to operating fusion power plants, including operational infrastructure, training, and safety.
- Set standards for rapid iteration and data-driven development of Helion's fusion generations and plasma systems.
- Lead, manage, and grow a cross-disciplinary team of operators and engineers focused on fast-paced experimentation.
- Partner with Science and Engineering teams to execute experimental programs in plasma physics and generator operations.
- Oversee the team implementing multiple multimillion-dollar research and engineering projects simultaneously.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and knowledge sharing across Operations, Engineering, Production, and Research to support data-informed design decisions for future fusion machines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
- 31 days of PTO, consisting of 21 vacation days and 10 sick days.
- 10 paid holidays, plus a 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
