Knowledge Systems Engineer - Fusion Systems

Fusion Energy Base

Everett, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Compensation and Benefits, Data Modeling, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Electricity, Engineering, Knowledge Modeling, Metadata, Ontology, Operations Processes, Plasma, Power Plant, Productivity Management, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research & Development (R&D), Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Scalability, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Everett, WA
POSTED
Today

About Helion Helion is 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 $1billion 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 100million degrees Celsius (9keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.What You Will Be Doing We're looking for someone to build Helion's internal knowledge foundation from the ground up—capturing operational procedures, experimental insights, and machine behavior—and turning that into a structured, scalable system that can support AI‑assisted workflows and future automation. This role spans documentation, data structuring, and applied AI, working directly with engineers and operators to turn fragmented, implicit, and fast‑changing knowledge into something durable, searchable, and actionable. This is a hands‑on, applied role focused on building systems around LLMs and operational data—not training models from scratch. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Research and Development Manager at our Everett, WA office.You Will Capture & document procedures, experiments, and workflows by partnering with engineers and operators to turn fragmented knowledge into clear runbooksStructure & standardise documentation through docs‑as‑code practices, including versioning, formatting, reviews, and defined schemasIntegrate & organise data by linking documentation with logs, configs, and analysis outputs to improve consistency and clarityDevelop AI‑assisted tools by partnering with software engineers to inform LLM‑powered solutionsPrototype automation through lightweight agents and workflows (e.g., run summaries, anomaly investigation) while laying the foundation for more advanced systemsRequired Skills Experience with data or knowledge modeling (schemas, metadata, ontologies)Experience with technical documentation systems (e.g., Confluence/Jira or similar)Strong software engineering skills (Python or similar)Ability to structure ambiguous information into structured systemsExperience working with domain experts to extract knowledgePreferred Skills Experience building internal tools for engineering teamsExposure to CAD or engineering design toolsExperience using LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude) in production systemsExperience building LLM‑powered tools (RAG, search, etc.)Exposure to large‑scale hardware environmentBenefits Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)10 Paid holidays, plus company‑wide winter breakUp to 5% employer 401(k) matchShort term disability, long term disability, and life insurancePaid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)Annual wellness stipendHelion 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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