Helion · 5 hours ago
Director of Engineering, Fusion Plant Infrastructure
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$270K/yr - $320K/yr
10+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, on a mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. The Director of Engineering will lead the design and execution of the Balance of Plant systems, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate fusion generators with energy management systems.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems
Own the design and delivery of critical plant systems — radiation shielding, fuel and exhaust gas systems, vacuum infrastructure, and thermal management
Partner with nuclear, magnet, and systems engineering teams to integrate fusion generators into a cohesive power plant
Drive cross-functional engineering execution — from early concept to detailed design, manufacturing, and test
Set the technical bar for rigor, documentation, and accountability, ensuring safety, scalability, and reliability
Continually raise the standard for ownership, execution pace, and design clarity across your teams
Develop the next generation of Helion engineering leaders through mentorship and example
Qualification
Required
A degree in engineering or physics
10+ years of multidisciplinary engineering experience, including 5+ in technical leadership or management
Proven success leading complex system design from concept through deployment
Expertise in one or more of the following: mechanical systems, heat transfer, vacuum systems, or process engineering
Demonstrated ability to build structure and focus in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments while building teams that execute
A leadership style that aligns with Helion's values - ownership, urgency, rigor and truth
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
Company
Helion
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.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
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