Helion

After a large bank upgrade on our Polaris formation section test, we're back up and forming plasmas! Our upgrades included a new capacitor bank configuration, new vacuum vessel, and an optimized control room setup. Each of these upgrades help us learn early about how we'll be operating and testing Polaris once the full system is built. #engineering #fusionenergy #plasma

Meet Dee Robinson, Fusion Prototype and R&D Technician at Helion! Since 2017, Dee has played a pivotal role in building two generations of Helion’s fusion prototypes and now focuses on building, testing, and delivering power electronics for Polaris and beyond. #fusion #technician #manufacturing

Thousands of capacitors are ready to power Polaris. Final integration is underway! #manufacturing #electricalengineering #fusion

Our team is hard at work assembling cable trays for Polaris! #fusion #manufacturing #engineering

Our capacitor bank monitoring systems are up and running! This system is designed to monitor the electrical health of our fusion machines. By deploying these systems on our formation section testbed, we can successfully identify issues in real time, significantly reducing the time needed for manual troubleshooting during tests. As we install these systems on Polaris, our team will continue to refine their performance and optimize operating software. #engineering #fusion #diagnostics

At Helion, innovation and technology drive everything we do. We're seeking a strategic leader to own both IT operations and information security. In this role, you'll lead IT and information security operations, build high-performing teams, and develop efficient and secure programs to support our organization as we scale. If you’re passionate about leading IT and InfoSec in a dynamic environment and have a proven track record of driving operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

I'm in Atlanta this week with the Helion team, sharing some of our latest findings at APS-DPP. We’re diving into key aspects of our fusion technology and how we're moving towards commercial systems. Today we're covering: - FRC scaling in Trenta (Michael Hua) - Energy recovery in FRC systems (Sean Lewis/Anthony Pancotti) - Hybrid simulations for Polaris (Stephen Clark) And on Thursday we have a couple poster presentations: - FRC profiles (Richard Milroy/Aki Shimazu) - Multiplexed interferometry for Polaris (Brian Henderson) Stop by if you're here, we'd love to chat about what we are building at Helion! #fusionenergy #helion #APS

October is busy for the recruiting team at Helion! Here’s where you can find us this month: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) national conference from October 3-5. This event advances indigenous peoples in STEM fields through educational, professional, and workforce development. American Physical Society Division of Plasma Physics (APS DPP) annual meeting from October 7-11. Our team will be presenting on multiple topics throughout the event! WE24: Together We Rise, hosted by Society of Women Engineers from October 24-26. Come find our Talent team at booth #1237!

I was glad to join leaders from new energy industries to discuss the future of energy at the Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP AI & Energy Summit. The world’s demand for power is accelerating. By 2050, global energy consumption is projected to nearly double (and I think it will be much more). The current grid and energy sources alone won't get us there. We can’t afford to stick with the status quo. New technologies must be integrated into the mix, and fusion is critical to that future. With fusion energy, we’re talking about safe, abundant, carbon-free power – a game-changer for the energy ecosystem. Our goal is to bring fusion to the grid within this decade, and the policies we adopt now will determine how quickly we can make that a reality. Support for R&D, market incentives, and regulatory frameworks are all essential if we want to build the diverse, clean energy systems we need. It’s not a question of “if” fusion will play a role, but “when” – and with the right steps, that could be sooner than most expect. #fusionenergy #cleanenergy

We’re looking for a stellar candidate for our Radiation Safety Officer role, at our HQ in Everett, WA. As Radiation Safety Officer at Helion, you will be responsible for driving Helion's commitment to safety, ensuring exposure to ionizing radiation stays as low as reasonably achievable for all individuals in and around our facilities. You will collaborate with a team of health physicists to implement safety standards, and work with regulatory bodies to apply for and maintain radiological licenses. If this sounds like you, meet us in the comments. #safety #fusion #hiring