What You Will Be Doing:
You will help bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online with the goal of generating electrical power. You will apply translatable experience to solve novel engineering challenges on a fast-moving, multidisciplinary team. You will report to the R&D Technician Supervisor, and this is an onsite role located 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, 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
Perform duties safely and efficiently
Required Skills:
5+ years of relevant hands-on experience as an Advanced 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 20 lbs
Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment
Hands-on experience with electric hand tools and basic fabrication tools (e.g., drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill press, sanders)
Experienced 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) welcomed
Experience and training in building high voltage, laser, vacuum, or cryogenic systems welcomed
Certification and familiarity with Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations welcomed
Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics
Support a swing shift schedule (12:00 pm to 8:30 pm) Monday through Friday
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