Helion · 1 day ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Thermal
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$182K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant. In this role, you will lead the thermo-mechanical hardware design efforts, grow a high-performing engineering team, and drive execution and innovation in thermal management strategies.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Grow and mentor a team of multidisciplinary thermo-mechanical engineers
Oversee the design, development, and optimization of thermal management strategies across the machine
Drive high-level architectural decisions on thermal processes, energy recovery, and plant design schemes
Lead validation of thermal models through subscale testing, instrumentation design, and correlation of experimental data
Drive integration of thermal subsystems within vacuum environments, cryogenic systems, and high-heat-flux components
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of thermal/mechanical engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering management role
Demonstrated ability to hire and grow engineers providing impactful career development
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams with full-scope project ownership
Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with schedule accountability
Hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, thermal, and fluids
Ability to apply engineering first-principles and structured problem-solving to technical challenges
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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