Helion
Learning & Development Specialist
About 1 month ago
About the Job
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 and 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). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.
More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will design, deliver, and scale comprehensive training programs that support Helion’s growth and employee success. You will build impactful learning experiences, support adoption of training initiatives, and collaborate across the company to equip employees with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. You will report to the Director of Talent & People Operations and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
Design and deliver training programs aligned with Helion’s goals and values
Participate in all aspects of the learning lifecycle, including needs assessment, content creation, delivery, and evaluation
Develop learning content for a variety of technical and non-technical topics
Co-manage our LMS and learning tools, including content curation, course assignments, and reporting
Track participation, gather feedback, and continuously improve training effectiveness
Collaborate with leaders and subject matter experts to identify, build, and deliver training across the organization
Manage vendor relationships and support broader employee development initiatives
Required Skills:
5+ years of experience designing and delivering training programs in startup or fast-paced environments
Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience creating technical and role-specific training content across multiple disciplines
Proficiency managing and maintaining Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
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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.
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend
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.
About the Company

Helion
<p>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. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality. We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies.</p> <p>If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.</p>
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