Helion · 2 days ago
Senior Materials Engineer - Ceramics
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$192K/yr - $243K/yr
8+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, aiming to build the world's first fusion power plant. The Senior Materials Engineer will lead the development of new ceramic materials and collaborate with various teams to meet the demands of extreme environments in fusion energy applications.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead high impact and multi-disciplinary projects to develop new ceramics materials that can withstand fusion generator conditions including high neutron radiation
Contribute to the delivery of Helion’s inorganic materials needs such as plasma containment vessels, insulators, and resistors
Take ownership of ceramics at Helion, acting as the “go-to” person across the company
Operate in an environment with obstacles and changing requirements. Balance risks without compromising the delivery
Partner with other internal Helion teams, external vendors, national laboratories, and universities to gather the required capabilities
Develop your network and represent Helion at technical meetings and conferences
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated achievement of performing R&D for a ceramic currently used in a commercial product or integral to a large, single-unit project (e.g., a large engine or turbine project)
8+ years of materials-related industry experience, including experience delivering projects cradle-to-grave (including design reviews) for a commercial product
Experience leading and planning R&D efforts guided by a milestone schedule
Hands-on experience with material testing and characterization
The ideal candidate would have a bias for action, know how to execute with urgency and favor learning through rapid prototyping
Preferred
experience with radiation effects testing and characterization
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
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