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Senior Superconductor Engineer

Everett, WA

$134k-$180k / year

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πŸ’Ό About This Role

You'll own the full lifecycle of superconducting hardware for Helion's fusion machinesβ€”from simulation to integration. You'll coordinate across teams to qualify technologies that bring clean, limitless energy closer. This role directly impacts the world's first fusion power plant.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Analyze magnetic fields and coupled effects using COMSOL and ANSYS
  • Design, build, test, and iterate superconducting magnet systems
  • Develop experimental plans and diagnostics for performance validation
  • Collaborate with plasma physicists to optimize system outcomes

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience delivering a functional superconducting system in a real-world application
  • Strong background in electromagnetics, superconductivity, and multiphysics modeling
  • Hands-on experience designing and testing superconducting magnets or related systems
  • Proficiency with COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent simulation tools

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience across mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics disciplines
  • Proven ability to independently drive complex technical projects from concept to execution

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • πŸ₯ Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families
  • πŸ–οΈ 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation + 10 sick days)
  • πŸŽ„ 10 Paid holidays plus winter break
  • πŸ’° Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • πŸ‘Ά Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter CallΒ· 30 min
  2. 2Technical InterviewΒ· 60 min
  3. 3Onsite InterviewΒ· half day
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