Special Projects Manager

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with 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.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Special Projects Manager to join our team. This role is a unique opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams across Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Test, and People Operations. This position requires a proactive and hands-on approach to guarantee that facilities and operations never impede critical path goals. You will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, driving execution and problem solving in a rapidly scaling environment. This is an onsite role reporting directly to the Chief of Staff at our Everett, WA headquarters.

You Will:

• Manage key facility and operation-related projects, overseeing all aspects from initiation to completion
• Coordinate with vendors across various trades to ensure smooth project execution
• Demonstrate proven time management and organizational skills to meet project deadlines
• Collaborate across teams, fostering clear communication and alignment with stakeholders
• Conduct regular project updates and reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Proactively identify and address potential project risks and issues, solving problems in real time to keep projects on track
  
  

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience providing high-quality project management support for all levels of an organization
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and solve problems under pressure
• Proven track record of coordinating with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to execute projects efficiently
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills to drive alignment and execution
  
  

Total Compensation And Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$97,000 - $130,000 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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 company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend
  
  

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.