Helion
Senior Materials Engineer, Ceramics
$164K–$236K
Everett, WA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of industry-related experience.
- Education
- Advanced degree and/or extensive understanding of electrically insulating and dielectric materials; typically demonstrated by a degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or a related discipline.
About the job
Develops and evaluates high-voltage dielectric materials for fusion generator components, including their performance under heat, stress, and radiation exposure.
What you'll do
- Lead multidisciplinary projects and testing campaigns for high-voltage dielectric materials.
- Review and summarize research on advanced dielectric materials for non-nuclear engineers.
- Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, national laboratories, and universities to advance capabilities.
What they ask for
- Advanced degree and/or extensive understanding of electrically insulating and dielectric materials, typically demonstrated by a degree in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of industry-related experience, including results executing R&D and development projects for a commercial product.
- Ability to plan and lead R&D efforts guided by a milestone schedule.
Nice to have
- Experience with radiation effects testing and characterization.
- Experience with new product introduction from seed concepts to commercial deployment; practical knowledge of multi-physics modeling.
Pay
$164K – $236K (base salary)
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