Director of Fusion Plant Operations

What You Will Be Doing:

You will lead the team commissioning and operating fusion power plants. Today, that means leading innovation across our fusion test platforms, subscale integrated devices, vacuum testing, circuit development, and other research projects required to meet our goal of delivering fusion energy to the grid by 2028. In this critical leadership role, you will define and drive the pace at which Helion builds, tests, and learns from each generation of fusion technology. Building the teams, processes, training, culture and standards of excellence required to deploy, commission, test, and operate commercial scale, integrated fusion power plants, your work will directly accelerate our ability to deliver affordable, clean electricity to the world. This position sits at the intersection of science, engineering, and operations, and reports directly to the CEO. 

You Will:

• Develop the Deployment team: build the team, training, and processes that will form the backbone for the operators of the world's first fusion power plants
• Define long-term strategy: develop a strategic roadmap for future machine commissioning and testing capabilities. Define a pathway to delivering operating fusion power plants, including the operational infrastructure, training, and safety
• Accelerate fusion development: set the standard for rapid iteration and data-driven development of Helion's fusion generations and plasma systems
• Lead and grow a world-class team: manage a cross-disciplinary team of experimental scientists and engineers focused on fast paced experimentation
• Shape operation campaigns: partner with Helion's Science and Engineering teams t