Helion
R&D Hardware Test & Development Manager
$162K–$192K
Everett, WA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Feb 13, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years with a B.S. in Physics or Engineering, or 4+ years with an M.S.; 2+ years managing engineers doing technology testing and development.
- Education
- B.S. in Physics or Engineering, or M.S.
About the job
Manages R&D engineers and oversees technology testing and development initiatives that validate engineering designs and advance fusion technologies.
What you'll do
- Oversee test initiative design and execution, allocating engineering resources to deliver rigorous results on time.
- Drive cross-functional development work and communicate initiatives to senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Support engineers’ career growth and plan team resources, including hiring.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Physics or Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years managing engineers doing technology testing and development.
- Experience developing test initiatives, performing root cause failure analysis, and solving complex technical problems.
- Track record delivering testing and development results; experience with rapid iterative testing and strong cross-team communication.
Nice to have
- Technical expertise in vacuum systems, pressurized systems, high-voltage systems, or pulsed-power technologies.
Pay
$162K – $192K (base salary)
Tools
vacuum systems, pressurized systems, high-voltage systems, pulsed-power technologies
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