Fuel Cycle Operations Lead at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, Energy TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in an operations or engineering leadership role
Experience commissioning, operating, and maintaining pilot- to commercial-scale process systems
Experience managing a multidisciplinary engineering team in a fast-paced environment resulting in the on-time delivery of high-impact work
Experience balancing priorities between routine operations, maintenance, and engineering development projects
Strong record of mentorship with demonstrated ability to coach and develop engineers
Hands-on familiarity with chemical, mechanical, and fluid systems engineering
Comfort operating in a startup environment with change, ambiguity, and rapid execution

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of operations engineers responsible for the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of fuel cycle systems supporting Polaris, including fuel management, exhaust processing, and gas analytics
Drive pilot-scale R&D programs to test, evaluate, and scale fuel cycle systems for Orion - defining testing strategies, guiding campaign execution, and translating results into design improvements and risk reduction for full-scale systems
Collaborate cross-functionally with Radiation Safety, R&D, Mechanical, Electrical, and Controls teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-uptime operations while implementing process improvements
Establish operational excellence by developing key performance metrics, standardizing procedures and protocols, and ensuring all tritium operations remain within regulatory and safety requirements
Translate strategic goals into actionable objectives, managing month-to-month planning, schedules, and priorities to deliver reliable performance across both operational and development projects
Mentor and grow engineers, fostering technical depth, accountability, and career development

Skills

Fuel Cycle Operations

Tritium Processing

Fuel Management

Exhaust Processing

Gas Analytics

Operations Engineering

R&D Testing

System Commissioning

Team Leadership

Prototype Operations

Fusion Technology

Helion Energy

Develops commercial fusion energy generators

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy focuses on developing fusion generators to make fusion energy commercially viable. Their fusion generators are designed to be smaller, cheaper, and faster to produce compared to existing technologies. The company utilizes pulsed accelerator technology, which is essential for addressing the Helium-3 crisis, a critical element for modern computing and clean energy. Helion Energy's business model involves selling these fusion generators to industries and governments seeking sustainable energy solutions, while also securing funding from investors and government entities. What sets Helion apart from competitors is their unique combination of steady magnetic and inertial fusion techniques, which allows them to create fusion engines that are significantly more efficient in size, cost, and development time. The company's goal is to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years, aiming to lead the future of clean energy.

Everett, WashingtonHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$567.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k

Parental leave

Life & disability insurance

PTO

Equity

Social events

Risks

Increased competition from Commonwealth Fusion Systems threatens Helion's market position.

Funding shortfall in the fusion industry may impact Helion's capital acquisition.

Emergence of cold fusion could disrupt Helion's hot fusion technology focus.

Differentiation

Helion's pulsed non-ignition technology offers low-cost, 24/7 power generation.

Fusion engines are 1,000 times smaller and 500 times cheaper than competitors'.

Helion addresses the Helium-3 crisis, crucial for computing and medical imaging.

Upsides

Helion aims to have a commercial fusion plant operational within six years.

OpenAI's interest in Helion's fusion power highlights potential for significant partnerships.

Helion's technology could replace current energy sources with limitless clean electricity.

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