Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer: Fusion Hardware & Impact

Fusion Energy Base; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

31 Days PTO (21 vacation + 10 sick)

10 Paid holidays plus winter break

Up to 5% 401(k) match

Disability and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion is hiring an entry‑level Mechanical Engineer to oversee hardware designs for fusion generator prototypes in Everett, WA. You will work on mechanical, electrical, and fluid subsystems, using 3D CAD (NX/SolidWorks) and ANSYS for analysis.

You should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 1–2 years of collaborative project experience, with hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and a strong drive to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 1–2 years of internship or project-team experience with diverse engineering projects.
• Hands-on exposure to mechanical, electrical and fluids disciplines is expected.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX/SolidWorks) is required.

Responsibilities

• Own and understand subsystem designs (electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, control).
• Learn from historical approaches, design hardware, test solutions and integrate into fusion devices.
• Apply first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems.
• Create designs using 3D CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks).
• Perform analysis with ANSYS and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Hands-on teamwork

3D CAD NX/SolidWorks

ANSYS analysis

Cross-discipline exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Helion is hiring an entry‑level Mechanical Engineer to oversee hardware designs for fusion generator prototypes in Everett, WA. You will work on mechanical, electrical, and fluid subsystems, using 3D CAD (NX/SolidWorks) and ANSYS for analysis.

You should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 1–2 years of collaborative project experience, with hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and a strong drive to learn.