Director of Research, Development and Test Operations

Helion is hiring a Director of Research, Development, and Test Operations to lead the team innovation across fusion generators, subscale plasma devices, vacuum testing, circuit development and other research projects. This critical leadership role will define and drive the pace at which Helion builds, tests, and learns from each generation of fusion technology.

Requirements

• Master's degree in engineering or physics
• 10+ years of experience in R&D and operational leadership within engineering environments
• 7+ years managing large, technically challenging programs with full schedule and resource ownership
• 5+ years of experience managing technical teams, including managing managers
• Expertise in experimental design and data collection for complex multi-physics systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles thinking and analytical rigor to solve engineering and scientific challenges
• Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with experience guiding diverse technical teams

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend