Senior Process Engineer, Fuel Cycle at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fusion Energy, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent experience in chemical process design or development
8+ years of experience delivering full-scope chemical engineering projects, including managing technical deliverables and schedules
Experience taking engineering ideas from abstract concepts to physical reality, demonstrated by delivering first-of-a-kind hardware solutions
Experience applying first-principles thinking by leading design and troubleshooting in complex engineering systems
Experience performing detailed process equipment sizing calculations including chemical, fluid, thermal, mechanical, and relief systems
Experience leading and working on multidisciplinary engineering projects

Responsibilities

Own creation-to-integration engineering for major components of the fuel cycle, including system process design, procurement, installation, and commissioning
Perform detailed design for process equipment such as columns, reactors, membranes, heaters, pumps, and piping under varied conditions (ambient, cryogenic, and vacuum)
Use process simulation tools to support design development, integration, and case studies
Produce important deliverables including PFDs, P&IDs, H&MBs, HAZOPs, and sizing calculations
Independently lead projects across engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations) to deliver fully integrated process designs
Lead high-level design reviews to validate solutions and incorporate feedback into systems
Mentor fuel cycle engineers and work cross-functionally to build technical capabilities across Helion

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Process DesignProcess SimulationPipingPumpsReactorsMembranesHeatersCryogenic SystemsVacuum SystemsCommissioningProcurement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position at the Everett, WA office.

What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering or equivalent experience in chemical process design or development is required, along with 8+ years of experience delivering full-scope chemical engineering projects.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Process Engineer?

You will own creation-to-integration engineering for major fuel cycle components, perform detailed design for process equipment, use process simulation tools, produce deliverables like PFDs and P&IDs, lead projects across disciplines, conduct design reviews, and mentor engineers.

What is the company culture like at Helion Energy?

The team prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths, which are essential to achieving unprecedented goals in fusion energy.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Process Engineer role?

Candidates with experience taking engineering ideas from abstract concepts to physical reality, demonstrated by delivering first-of-a-kind hardware solutions, and applying first-principles thinking in design and troubleshooting stand out.

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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