Helion is building the world's first fusion power plant to deliver clean, reliable, and abundant electricity to the grid. Backed by Lightspeed, Peak XV and SoftBank VF.
About the role
The Director of Plasma Physics will lead a multidisciplinary team of experimental and computational scientists, engineers, and technicians. The teams reporting into the Director of Plasma Physics are Experimental Physics, Diagnostics, MHD Simulations, Data Science, PIC/Kinetic Simulations, and Concept Prototyping. This team will drive simulations and experimental campaigns aimed at understanding plasma behavior and enhancing fusion performance in future systems.
What they're looking for
- Advanced degree in physics, engineering, or a related physical science discipline, with 10+ years of scientific research experience and 5+ years managing scientists or engineers in a research, development, or technology environment
- Demonstrated experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams spanning experimental science, computational modeling, engineering, and technical operations
- Experience using computational models and experimental data together to interpret plasma behavior, validate scientific hypotheses, and inform technical decisions
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional applied physics programs involving experimental
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More about this role
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 $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
The Director of Plasma Physics will lead a multidisciplinary team of experimental and computational scientists, engineers, and technicians. The teams reporting...
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