Principal Experimental Scientist
Core
Lead the end-to-end design, deployment, and execution of plasma diagnostics for Helion's fusion generators to ensure robust instrumentation and high data fidelity for experimental campaigns.
Role type
Principal Experimental Plasma Scientist (Fusion Engineering)
Builds
Comprehensive suite of plasma diagnostic instrumentation for fusion power plant prototypes
Domain
Fusion energy, plasma physics, high-vacuum instrumentation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plasma diagnostics design, UHV vacuum infrastructure, interferometry, spectroscopy, Langmuir probes, magnetic coils, electrostatic diagnostics, real-time data analysis, system calibration, commissioning, strategic roadmap development
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Design and deploy plasma diagnostic suites, integrate cross-disciplinary technical input, lead hands-on assembly and commissioning of diagnostics, develop pre-ionization diagnostic expertise, analyze real-time diagnostic data, partner with leadership on strategic planning
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership