Helion Energy reviews

4.0

86% would recommend to a friend

(27 total reviews)

David Kirtley

100% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Helion Energy has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 27 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Helion Energy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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27 reviews
4.0
May 12, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great opportunities, moves fast and adaptable. Growth encouraged

Cons

Management communication is lacking, mission and goals could be clearer in the day to day

4.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The mission is motivating. The vast majority of my coworkers are impressive and fun to work with. Helion moves quickly and is far ahead of most other fusion startups. The culture is positive. People work hard because they care, not because their boss is making them.

Cons

Goals and timelines can feel arbitrary and overly ambitious. The media hype machine clashes with the sterile scientific reporting I prefer. Moving fast can sometimes mean flexibility of hours and plans changing quickly. Formal processes are taking shape slower than the company is growing.

4.0
Mar 19, 2026

Went well

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Expect them to dive deep into technical aspects of your resume

Cons

Disorganized due to being a start up

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