Technical Program Manager - HERCULES

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Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, 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.

• Lead the HERCULES program, totaling over $20M over three years.
• Work on cutting‑edge research across nuclear, materials, fuel, and pulsed power science, partnering with internal PIs.
• Evaluate proposal submissions, navigate contracts, disperse funds, guide technical work, and ensure on‑track deliverables.
• Communicate externally with potential partners and internally with leaders and executives on progress and impact.
• Teach partners how to move fast by eliminating supply‑chain, legal, and technical blockers.
• Jump in to deliver internal Nuclear Science projects in parallel to external projects.

• PhD in science or engineering, or equivalent experience delivering impactful research.
• Technical breadth to understand projects spanning nuclear science, materials science, chemical engineering, plasma physics, and electrical engineering.
• Excellent communication: able to talk to scientists and business executives, condense information, and communicate business value.
• Project management experience with multi‑year budgets of $1M+ and regular stakeholder reporting.
• Proven delivery from TRL 3 to TRL 6 on an accelerated timeline.

Helion’s compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. This is an exempt salaried role with an annual base pay range of $154,000‑$198,000 USD.

• 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 a company‑wide winter break.
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match.
• Short‑term and 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 values 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.