Director of Engineering, R&D
Location
Everett, WA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$213,000 - $266,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-30
Responsibilities
- Accelerate fusion development through rapid iteration and data-driven approaches.
- Lead and grow a cross-disciplinary team of experimental scientists and engineers.
- Shape operational campaigns by partnering with Science and Engineering teams for high-impact programs.
- Maximize uptime by improving operational efficiency and reliability of fusion generator tests.
- Promote data transparency between Operations, Engineering, Production, and Research teams.
- Define long-term strategy for future machine design, production, and testing capabilities.
Job Requirements
- Master's degree in engineering or physics.
- 10+ years of experience in R&D and operational leadership within engineering environments.
- 7+ years managing large, technically challenging programs with full ownership.
- 5+ years managing technical teams, including managing managers.
- Expertise in experimental design and data collection for complex systems.
- Ability to apply first-principles thinking and analytical rigor to challenges.
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with diverse technical teams.
