Helion · 22 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, dedicated to building the world's first fusion power plant for clean electricity. The Mechanical Engineer will design and develop hardware for fusion devices, tackling complex engineering problems and collaborating with a fast-moving team.
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Responsibilities
Own and improve subsystem designs including electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems
Learn from historical engineering approaches and design novel hardware for testing and integration into Helion’s fusion devices
Design hardware in CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks
Perform analysis using tools like ANSYS and lead design reviews to incorporate feedback and iterate toward functioning systems
Expand your engineering skills and domain knowledge by learning from experts
Work hands-on with experienced technicians to build and implement hardware designs
Troubleshoot hardware issues on integrated fusion generators as they arise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of professional experience delivering full-scope engineering projects, including schedule ownership
Experience applying first-principles and method-based thinking to solve technical problems
Hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and fluids
Advanced experience with CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks)
Experience with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, FEMAP)
Benefits
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
Company
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.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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