R&D Technician

What You Will Be Doing: 

We are looking for a R&D Technician to help bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online with the goal of generating electrical power. We know this hasn't been done before, so we are looking for individuals who have translatable experience that can help us accomplish our goals. As a R&D Technician on the Test Ops team, you will report to our Fusion Test Technician Supervisor at our Everett, WA office.

You will

• Collaborate with a versatile team to fabricate, assemble, test, troubleshoot, deploy, operate, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies.

• Install, align, and maintain our high voltage pulsed power systems, including ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and fuel systems

• Fabricate and build unique rapid prototypes, assemblies, and instrumentation boxes. Support revision iterations according to engineering specifications

• Perform PCB soldering (THT and SMT), assembly, rework, and cable soldering to industry standards

• Help with upgrades, modification, and reconfiguration of test bays to support ongoing test and research projects

• Work at different heights using scissor lifts, pick lifts, and safety harness within Helion facilities

• Communicate project activity, status, and issues to technical owners

• Help create and maintain documentation and participate in redline reviews

• Develop and maintain new inventory of consumables and parts

• High attention to detail and the ability to execute all tasks rigorously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to perform duties safely and efficiently with minimal supervision

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years of relevant experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Technician, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration in a research, fabrication, or test lab environment

• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces for extended periods and able to lift at least 50 pounds safely

• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment

• Basic understanding of building, repair, and modification of high vacuum chamber systems including associated parts and electromechanical assemblies

• Hands-on experience with electric hand tools and basic fabrication tools (e.g., drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill press, sanders, etc.)

• Proficient in PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering, with a working knowledge of IPC standards. Specialized training certification welcomed.

• Familiarity working with DMMs, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, HV probes, thermocouples, calipers, and other common measurement equipment. Previous knowledge of measurement and diagnostic sensors (e.g., interferometers, spectrometers, fiber collimators, strain gauges, cameras, thermal cameras, etc.) welcomed

• Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics