CMM Programmer

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 as well as 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). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths - values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing :

The CMM Programmer ensures the quality and conformity of internally manufactured parts from the Helion Machine Shop. Their primary responsibility will be to inspect, evaluate, and document conditions of internally manufactured parts and grow and lead a team of inspectors doing the same. They will work closely with Machinists, Engineering, and Supply Chain to uphold quality standards to ensure efficient operations and reliable fusion generators This is an onsite role that reports directly to Machine Shop Manager at our Everett, WA office.

You Will :

• Perform detailed inspections on milled, turned, laser cut, and punched parts
• Use various manual and automated inspection tools - such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixed and portable CMMs, optical systems, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
• Develop and maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, documenting and reporting deviations found during the inspection process to appropriate team members
• Collaborate with Machinists, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to address quality concerns and provide feedback on non-conformances promptly
• Improve inspection processes to enhance overall hardware quality
• Stay informed about industry-leading practices and latest trends in quality control
• Purchase equipment and tools to support inspection operations

Required Skills :

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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

$80,000-$124,000 USD

Benefits

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

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.