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
In this role, you will independently manage administrative priorities, prepare reports for the Board and Executive Team, and spearhead new department initiatives. You will work across plasma physics, materials science, fuel cycle, nuclear science, experimental operations, and R&D engineering. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 6+ years of executive or administrative support experience, including direct support for senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced organization
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguous priorities, and exercise sound judgment in allocating time and attention
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex discussions into clear summaries, meeting notes, and initial drafts
- Experience managing complex calendars, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and organizing leadership meetings and events. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to track commitments, follow through on details, and improve administrative processes
- Ability to build trust across organizational levels, handle sensitive information with discretion, and balance responsiveness with competing priorities. Proactive engagement of team members at all levels of the organization
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.
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