Senior Semiconductor Device Engineer at Helion Energy

Everett, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fusion Energy, SemiconductorsIndustries

Requirements

  • Solid background in both the physics and electrical engineering aspects of semiconductor technology
  • Expertise in high voltage pulsed power switching components
  • Experience with design, test, and implementation of semiconductor solutions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and rapid development cycles

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead effort to gather and utilize requirements for switching components, then apply towards design of physical products
  • Drive the design and development of novel pulsed power electronics components and systems, focusing on high-efficiency, high-reliability semiconductor solutions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of electrical, mechanical, and physics-based principles in the development of semiconductor devices
  • Lead development cycles, including hands-on prototyping, testing at small scale, and validating performance at large scale, ensuring timely delivery of solutions that maximize performance of our fusion generators
  • Conduct performance simulations, testing, and analysis to validate designs, iterating quickly based on test results and using data-backed decisions making to inform next steps
  • Stay informed on emerging semiconductor materials, device architectures, and power electronics industry trends
  • Document design processes, specifications, test results, and findings to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team

Skills

Semiconductor Physics
Electrical Engineering
High Voltage Pulsed Power
Switching Components
Semiconductor Design
Semiconductor Testing
Pulsed Power Electronics

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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