Helion
R&D Test Engineer
$130K–$220K
Everett, WA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- B.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Education
- B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
About the job
Operate and improve high-energy fusion systems by executing experiments, ensuring system readiness, and advancing safe, reliable, repeatable machine performance.
What you'll do
- Operate Field-Reversed Configuration fusion experiments and monitor pulsed-power systems.
- Prepare systems for experiments, troubleshoot issues, and analyze performance, including vacuum-system problems.
- Improve operating procedures and system reliability while collaborating across engineering, science, and production teams.
What they ask for
- Extensive hands-on experience with high-vacuum chamber systems or high-voltage capacitor systems.
- Experience owning system uptime, reliability, and performance, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Experience executing complex experiments or operations focused on repeatability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to learn new technologies, take ownership, and respond to real-time issues with minimal supervision.
Nice to have
- Experience mentoring or training others in system operation.
Pay
$130K – $220K (currency and whether base salary or total pay not stated)
Tools
Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC), mega-joule capacitor banks, high-vacuum chamber systems, high-voltage capacitor systems
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