AdAstra Talent Advisors · 10 hours ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expAdAstra Talent Advisors is working with a client that is building the world’s first fusion energy power plant in the Seattle metro area. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead a thermo-mechanical team, focusing on hardware design for fusion devices, while overseeing the development and optimization of thermal management strategies.
Hiring Manager
Lauren Kovnat
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 cost-effective, manufacturable designs without sacrificing performance/reliability
Lead design, analysis, and manufacturing process improvements to increase performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
5+ years of thermal/mechanical engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering management role
Strong mechanical design and prototyping skills
Demonstrated ability to hire and grow engineers and impact 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
This is an onsite role in the Seattle metro area
Applicants must be 'U.S. Persons' (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or certain protected individuals) or eligible under the TSR license exception
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
AdAstra Talent Advisors
AdAstra finds the people you need to change the world.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Seyka Mejeur
Founder, CEO, Advisor
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