# R&D Hardware Test & Development Manager at Helion

- Company: Helion
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://helionenergy.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Everett, WA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $162K to $192K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-02-13
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/helion/e5cd14f6-e6da-4437-808a-b8b4c284263d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/helion-r-and-d-hardware-test-and-development-manager/

## About the role

As the R&D Hardware Test & Development Manager, you will manage a diverse team of R&D engineers with a broad array of technical backgrounds and expertise, whose mission is to collaboratively support the development, testing, and delivery of the technology needed to provide fusion energy to the world.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. in Physics or Engineering and 8+ years or M.S. with 4+ years of relevant experience
- Minimum 2+ years managing engineers doing technology testing and development
- Experience using first principles thinking to develop test initiatives, perform root cause failure analysis, and solve complex technical problems
- Proven track record of delivering technology testing and development results
- Experienced at driving rapid iterative testing to inform design
- Excellent communication skills that drive effective cross-team collaboration

Tags: Research & Development