About Us
At Helixos, we drive cleantech commercialisation through strategy, communications, and technical advisory, with a focus on nuclear energy and fusion.
We support the entire journey of technology development and deployment - from ideas to impact - and optimize the relationship between people, technology, and nature.
We’re building a globally distributed team across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, of smart, mission-driven people who care about the future of energy and want to make an impact through their work.
Our team brings together experience in strategy consulting, engineering, science, business, and communications, particularly in nuclear energy, fusion, and other advanced technologies.
Job Description
This is a remote position to be based in the UK, Australia, or the USA. No relocation support is available for this role, and you will need to already have full working rights within one of those countries.
We are recruiting a Lead Strategy and Commercialisation Consultant to join our growing team to support our current and future clients.
In this role, you will work closely with cleantech pioneers to lead strategy engagements end to end, from shaping project scope through to delivering final insights.
You’ll take ownership of workstreams, conduct strategic analysis, and translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights.
As a Lead consultant, you’ll work closely with project leads to ensure projects run smoothly, whilst leading engagements end-to-end, from shaping project scope to delivering final insights.
You will mentor junior consultants and collaborate across the Helixos team on commercialisation, communications, and technical advisory work.
What this role typically involves
- Supporting complex strategy and commercialisation projects across multiple sectors, but primarily fusion and nuclear fission.
- Developing technology roadmaps and market entry strategies for cleantech innovation, particularly in nuclear energy and fusion
- Engaging with global clients and stakeholders, from government departments to start-up founders
- Guiding team members, project managing delivery, and ensuring client outcomes are met
- Supporting clients through their commercialisation journey, from ideation to go to market
- Representing Helixos through thought leadership and partnership building across the cleantech ecosystem, especially in nuclear energy and fusion
Requirements
It is important that applicants possess all of the following skills and experience:
- A technical background in engineering, physics, or applied sciences, ideally in energy or adjacent sectors, OR demonstrable experience guiding strategies within these sectors
- Experience creating technology road maps and leading market entry strategies within energy, engineering, or nuclear sectors
- The ability to zoom out to macro trends and zoom in to identify actionable commercial pathways
- Comfort working in a fast paced, remote team across multiple time zones
- A genuine interest in sustainability, energy, and the long term future of the planet
- Demonstrable communication skills, including clear written outputs
- Proven project management experience, balancing client needs with internal workflows
- Awareness of the cultural and policy landscape in technology and start-ups, with instinct for where markets are heading
Bonus if you have:
- Experience in the nuclear/fusion sector
- Clear understanding of what it takes to turn technical innovation into viable, scalable solutions in complex, regulated markets
- Business development experience or an established network in the energy innovation ecosystem
Benefits
We don’t just deliver reports, we partner for impact. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven company with flexibility, autonomy, and a global platform. We support diverse career pathways and will co-design your role based on your strengths and ambitions.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and market
- Remote team with flexible working hours
- Paid leave and retirement savings benefits
- Profit share and bonuses
- Opportunities for leadership and professional development
- High-impact work with innovative global clients
- A values-led team that works with purpose and ambition
This opportunity is open to individuals based in and eligible for employment in Australia, the United States, or the United Kingdom.
IMPORTANT: This type of role may involve access to nuclear technical data regulated under U.S. 10 CFR Part 810. To comply with U.S. export control laws, consideration may be limited to citizens of the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and other countries generally authorised under 10 CFR Part 810.