Avalanche Energy · 6 hours ago
Research And Development Technician
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelAvalanche Energy is a Washington-based startup focused on building compact, deployable fusion systems through rapid hardware iteration. The R&D Technician role involves hands-on work across various systems, ensuring experimental setups are functional and robust while supporting rapid design-build-test cycles.
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Responsibilities
Build, assemble, modify, and tear down experimental hardware and test infrastructure
Support fusion test cells from floor to ceiling, including fixtures, utilities, routing, and access
Assemble, maintain, and update electrical and instrumentation systems supporting experiments and test cells
Route, install, and maintain water, air, pneumatics, hydraulics, cabling, and wiring with clarity, safety, and durability
Maintain and support shared lab and facility systems including chillers, coolers, cryogenic equipment, vacuum systems, pumps, and utilities
Prepare experiments for testing by making setups functional, robust, and easy to troubleshoot
Label, organize, stage, and restore lab infrastructure so it is clear what goes where and how it’s used
Support engineers and scientists during builds and test campaigns with hands-on execution as needed
Participate directly in rapid design–build–test cycles to enable fast experimental progress
Provide experience-driven feedback and practical insight during the design process
Establish and maintain standards for test infrastructure, electrical work, and general lab workmanship
Identify weak points, fragile setups, or safety issues and proactively improve them
Coordinate and assist additional team members during high-demand build or test periods
Keep lab, test, and facility-adjacent areas clean, orderly, and operational
Qualification
Required
Experience working in an R&D, laboratory, industrial, or test environment
Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working with physical systems
Experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting electrical systems
Experience with fluids, pneumatics, hydraulics, or facility-adjacent infrastructure
Electrical troubleshooting experience using basic test equipment
Ability to work carefully, cleanly, and to a high standard across many types of tasks
Comfort switching between technical, manual, and logistical work as needed
Strong sense of ownership, pride in workmanship, and attention to detail
Good communicator with a flexible, get-it-done attitude
Preferred
Electrical and/or mechanical technician experience
Experience assembling experimental, prototype, or low-volume hardware
Experience with interlocks or other safety systems
Familiarity with vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum systems
Experience with cryogenic systems or fluid handling
Experience working around high-voltage systems
Experience with pneumatic systems and precision plumbing
Automation or controls installation experience
Surface-mount and through-hole soldering experience
Prior work in fast-paced, hardware-driven R&D environments
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
10 paid holidays and a company-wide December holiday break
Generous paid vacation and sick time
Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action
Exposure to a wide range of challenging, hands-on engineering problems
Meaningful equity in the form of stock options
Company
Avalanche Energy
Avalanche Energy is a fusion energy startup that develops micro-fusion reactors for distributed energy and mobility.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$55MKey Investors
Washington state Department of CommerceLowercarbon CapitalPrime Impact Fund
2025-07-23Grant· $10M
2023-04-24Series A· $40M
2022-11-01Seed
Leadership Team
Robin Langtry
CEO
Brian Riordan
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
2026-01-12
2025-07-23
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