Helion

Fuel Cycle Engineering Lead

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-11-21

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team for fuel cycle systems architecture and design.
  • Drive design risk reduction through collaboration with operations and R&D teams.
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to define interface requirements and deliver integrated designs.
  • Establish robust processes for design reviews and risk analyses.
  • Manage project planning, schedules, and priorities for high-impact projects.
  • Mentor engineering talent, fostering accountability and career development.
  • Ensure hands-on familiarity with chemical, mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems engineering.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in designing and delivering pilot- or commercial-scale process systems.
  • Proven experience managing a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Ability to balance design work, validation testing, and development projects.
  • Strong mentorship skills with a record of developing engineers.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced startup environment.
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