Helion Energy

Mechanical Engineer

Helion Energy • $95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience managing full-scope engineering projects
  • Proven ability to apply first-principles and method-based thinking for problem-solving
  • Hands-on experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluids engineering
  • Advanced skills in CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks)
  • Proficient in FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, FEMAP)

Responsibilities

  • Own and enhance subsystem designs for fusion devices
  • Apply historical engineering insights to create innovative hardware
  • Use CAD software for hardware design
  • Conduct analyses with tools like ANSYS and lead design reviews
  • Develop engineering skills through collaboration with experts
  • Work hands-on with technicians to realize hardware designs
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware issues on fusion generators

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families
  • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
  • 10 Paid holidays plus a company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • Short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
  • Annual wellness stipend
Full Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:

You will own the design and development of hardware for Helion's fusion devices. In this role, you will solve complex, multidisciplinary engineering problems critical to deploying fusion energy at scale. You will collaborate closely with engineers and technicians while contributing to the culture and growth of a fast-moving team. This is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:
  • 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

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 3+ 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)

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Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
  • 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

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy, Inc. is an American fusion research company, located in Everett, Washington. They are developing a magneto-inertial fusion technology to produce helium-3 and fusion power via aneutronic fusion.
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