Director of Engineering, R&D
Location
Everett, WA
Level
VP / Executive
Department
Energy
Type
Salary
$213,000 - $266,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-27
Responsibilities
- Accelerate Fusion Development by setting standards for rapid iteration and data-driven development.
- Lead and grow a world-class team focused on fast-paced experimentation in fusion technology.
- Shape operational campaigns by partnering with Science and Engineering teams for high-impact experimental programs.
- Maximize uptime by improving operational efficiency and reliability of fusion generator tests.
- Promote data transparency to enable informed design decisions across teams.
- Define long-term strategy for future machine design, production, and testing capabilities.
- Oversee multiple multimillion-dollar research and engineering projects simultaneously.
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 schedule and resource ownership.
- 5+ years of experience managing technical teams, including managing managers.
- Expertise in experimental design and data collection for complex multi-physics systems.
- Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles thinking and analytical rigor to solve engineering challenges.
- Cross-functional leadership and collaboration skills with experience guiding diverse technical teams.
