Mechanical Designer

Fusion Energy Base; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

31 days of PTO

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base in Everett, WA is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join their engineering team. In this onsite position, you will design solutions that advance the future of energy, including 3D models and technical drawings using CAD software.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 5 years of experience with CAD. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with 5+ years in CAD software.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software with ability to create complex models.
• Familiarity with GD&T standards.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality 3D models using CAD software.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers for design feasibility.

Skills

CAD software proficiency (NX, SolidWorks)

5+ years of experience

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Understanding of Mechanical and Structural fundamentals

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

About Helion

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA. Our mission is to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long‑time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high‑power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Mechanical Designer, you will join our engineering team and design solutions for the future of Energy. Your designs will change the world, spanning everything from structures to electrical integration by creating models and drawings using NX. You will be integral to guiding the future of design standards at Helion. This is an onsite position reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.

• Design high‑quality 3D models using CAD software with NX.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for production.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure design and production feasibility.
• Manage upper‑level assemblies for our next‑generation fusion machines.
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to improve design and production.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with 5+ years of experience in CAD software and assembly management.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software, such as NX or SolidWorks, with an ability to create complex models and drawings.
• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software systems, and experience managing high‑level bills of material through multiple phases of the development cycle.
• Familiarity with GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) standards, with an ability to apply these standards to complex designs.
• Experience with product design in the energy, aerospace, or manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of Mechanical and Structural fundamentals with an ability to use tolerance stack‑ups to validate designs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials, with a focus on optimizing for design for manufacturability (DFM).

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.

Helion is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.