<div>About HelionWe 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 over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant. 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.</div>What You Will Be Doing:We are looking for a versatile R&amp;D Technician with Networking and Audio/Visual (A/V) expertise to help bring the world's most powerful controlled pulsed-fusion device online—with the goal of generating commercial electrical power. This is a hands-on role supporting the assembly, operation, and testing of high-voltage pulsed power systems, with a specialized focus on supporting A/V instrumentation, diagnostics, and real-time monitoring systems used in experimental fusion environments. You'll report to the R&amp;D Technician Supervisor at our Everett, WA office.You Will:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Assemble, install, test and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/V diagnostic systems</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Implement, operate and maintain high-speed cameras, network cameras, microphones, TV wall and other display systems, PA systems, and thermal imagers</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Document operation procedures for various A/V systems</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Setup network audio systems</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Integrate A/V systems with control room interfaces and time-synced recording setups</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Integrate R&amp;D test equipment with existing networking infrastructure</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Coordinate with the Information &amp; Technology department on networking infrastructure improvements</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Document procedures and report equipment performance and diagnostics</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Work safely at height and in confined spaces</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">2+ years in electrical, mechanical, or A/V tech roles in R&amp;D or high-tech environments</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience with A/V equipment (e.g., high-speed cameras, network cameras, encoders, microphones)</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiar with A/V signal flow and integration with diagnostic systems</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiar with audio network system protocols</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiar with network operations, with qualifications such as Network+/A+ and Cisco CCNA</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at height</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience with real-time video streaming tools</li></ul>#LI-Onsite<div><div><div>Total Compensation and BenefitsHelion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.This is a non-exempt hourly role.</div><div>Hourly Pay Rate</div><div>$32—$40 USD</div></div></div><div>BenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to: •    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  Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.</div>

Helion is 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. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality. We&rsquo;re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies.
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R&D Technician, Network and Audio/Visual

<div>About HelionWe 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.&nbsp;Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.&nbsp;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.</div>What You Will Be Doing:We are looking for a versatile R&amp;D Technician with Networking and Audio/Visual (A/V) expertise to help bring the world's most powerful controlled pulsed-fusion device online—with the goal of generating commercial electrical power. This is a hands-on role supporting the assembly, operation, and testing of high-voltage pulsed power systems, with a specialized focus on supporting A/V instrumentation, diagnostics, and real-time monitoring systems used in experimental fusion environments. You'll report to the R&amp;D Technician Supervisor at our Everett, WA office.You Will:<ul><li>Assemble, install, test and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and A/V diagnostic systems</li><li>Implement, operate and maintain high-speed cameras, network cameras, microphones, TV wall and other display systems, PA systems, and thermal imagers</li><li>Document operation procedures for various A/V systems</li><li>Setup network audio systems</li><li>Integrate A/V systems with control room interfaces and time-synced recording setups</li><li>Integrate R&amp;D test equipment with existing networking infrastructure</li><li>Coordinate with the Information &amp; Technology department on networking infrastructure improvements</li><li>Document procedures and report equipment performance and diagnostics</li><li>Work safely at height and in confined spaces</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li>2+ years in electrical, mechanical, or A/V tech roles in R&amp;D or high-tech environments</li><li>Experience with A/V equipment (e.g., high-speed cameras, network cameras, encoders, microphones)</li><li>Familiar with A/V signal flow and integration with diagnostic systems</li><li>Familiar with audio network system protocols</li><li>Familiar with network operations, with qualifications such as Network+/A+ and Cisco CCNA</li><li>Ability to lift 50 lbs and work at height</li><li>Experience with real-time video streaming tools</li></ul>#LI-Onsite<div><div><div>Total Compensation and BenefitsHelion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.This is a non-exempt hourly role.</div><div>Hourly Pay Rate</div><div>$32—$40 USD</div></div></div><div>BenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:&nbsp;• &nbsp; &nbsp;Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Up to 5% employer 401(k) match&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Annual wellness stipend &nbsp;Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.</div>

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