
Integration and Test Engineer
About 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. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.
More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will lead cross-subsystem integration and test activities for Helion’s current and future fusion generator prototypes. This is a hands-on, onsite role with broad technical scope and responsibility through build and commissioning phases. You will report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead and play a key role in shaping the execution and culture of a growing engineering team.
You Will:
- Own the integration sequence and day-to-day execution of assembly across generator subsystems, including vacuum systems, electromagnets, high-voltage capacitor systems, controls, diagnostics, and radiation safety
- Develop and manage a multidisciplinary schedule on a daily and weekly basis to ensure full build completion
- Define, plan, and execute integrated subsystem tests in collaboration with subsystem owners
- Lead build completion reviews to verify operational readiness and test preparedness
- Collaborate with production, test, and engineering teams to improve integration and build processes
- Author work instructions for technician teams to support both nominal builds and non-conformance resolution
- Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions during integration and build
- Drive strategies for hardware upgrades, replacements, and integration improvements to maximize uptime
- Perform trade studies on build sequencing, hardware prioritization, and resource allocation to influence Helion’s system development approach
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience delivering full-scope engineering projects, including schedule ownership
- Demonstrated use of engineering first-principles and structured problem-solving
- Hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and fluids
- Effective technical communication across functional and organizational levels
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Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.
This is an exempt salaried role.
Annual Base Pay
$123,000 - $163,000 USD
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
• 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
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
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