Experimental Scientist Manager

We are looking for an Experimental Scientist Manager to join our team of scientists and engineers in the design, implementation, and testing of devices and technologies aimed at enhancing fusion plasma performance. As the Manager of Experimental Plasma Physics, you will manage a team of experimental plasma scientists. You will report directly to our Director of Research at our Everett, WA office. 

You Will: 

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers who will apply their knowledge and expertise in plasma physics to optimize Helion’s fusion devices
• Present scientific progress updates during internal meetings and conferences 
• Create the team roadmap taking into consideration test plan development and execution, build time and execution, and total device integration
• Collaborate with other scientists and engineers in the development and testing of experimental instrumentation and procedures 
• Oversee projects specific to experimental plasma science such as E&M probes; plasma pre-ionization; plasma-material interaction; device design and requirements; full device data collection, analysis and interpretation in coordination with other teams
• Drive schedule ownership and optimization by team members to accelerate milestones 
• Drive design, analysis, and process improvements to increase throughput 

Required Skills: 

• Advanced degree in physics, or a related physical science discipline with a minimum of 5 years of scientific research experience and at least 3 years of experience managing a team of scientists or engineers in a research, development, or technology setting
• Experience working with and leading multidisciplinary teams. 
• Experience managing complex inter-departmental projects (including schedule ownership) 
• Demonstrated experience in applied physics, building and designing hardware 

Per Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act the range for this position is $117,000-$175,000. Actual salary is based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.