Helion Energy

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum Systems

Helion Energy$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in full-scope engineering projects
  • Strong application of engineering first-principles
  • Hands-on experience in multiple engineering disciplines (fluids, mechanical, controls)
  • Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, Solidworks)

Responsibilities

  • Own the design of high-vacuum systems for pulsed fusion generators
  • Drive system definition through requirements derivation and component selection
  • Perform analysis and lead design reviews to refine systems
  • Collaborate directly with technicians to implement hardware designs
  • Negotiate interfaces with other subsystems
  • Engage with experts to broaden engineering skills and knowledge
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues on integrated systems

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families
  • 31 days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
  • 10 paid holidays, in addition to a company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer match on 401(k)
  • Short and long-term disability and 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 hardware designs for systems related to vacuum systems on Helion's fusion generators. You will solve multidisciplinary engineering problems that are necessary for deploying fusion energy to the world and act as a culture driver on a growing team. You will report to the Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:
  • Own design of novel high-vacuum system for pulsed fusion generator and prototype
  • Drive system definition from requirements derivation, high-level CONOPs, P&ID and component selection through hardware commissioning
  • Perform analysis with in-house and out-of-house tools and hold design reviews to gather feedback and iterate to a fully functioning system
  • Work hands-on alongside experienced technicians to implement your hardware designs
  • Work cross-functionally to negotiate interfaces with other fusion generator subsystems
  • Learn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledge
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators

Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 5+ years of professional experience delivering on full-scope engineering projects (including schedule ownership)
  • Experience applying engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems
  • Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (fluids, mechanical, controls)
  • Experience using CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)

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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