Helion Energy

Senior Manager Mechanical Engineering, Modules

Helion Energy$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in management
  • Ability to develop and mentor engineering talent
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects
  • Proven management of complex engineering projects with schedule accountability
  • Hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, and fluid engineering
  • Strong problem-solving skills rooted in engineering principles

Responsibilities

  • Grow and mentor a high-performing team of mechanical engineers
  • Oversee design of machine architecture and pulsed power systems
  • Optimize schedules to accelerate project milestones
  • Lead improvements in design, analysis, and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet program goals

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and families
  • 31 Days of PTO, including vacation and sick days
  • 10 Paid holidays plus a winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks
  • Annual wellness stipend
Full Job Description
What You Will Be Doing:
You will lead the mechanical hardware design efforts for Helion's fusion devices. Your role will focus on solving complex, high-impact problems that influence system performance, while also growing a high-performing engineering team. You will establish technical standards, drive execution, and shape design processes to increase the speed and quality of innovation. You will report to the Director of Mechanical Engineering and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:
  • Grow and mentor a team of multidisciplinary mechanical engineers
  • Oversee design of machine architecture, high-performance pulsed power mechanical systems, structural designs, and thermal management systems
  • Drive schedule ownership and optimization across the team to accelerate milestones
  • Lead design, analysis, and manufacturing process improvements to increase reliability, performance, and throughput
  • Collaborate with Electrical, Research, Science, and Controls teams to derive requirements and meet program goals

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in an engineering management role
  • Demonstrated ability to 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, electrical, and fluids
  • Ability to apply engineering first-principles and structured problem-solving to technical challenges
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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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