Mechanical Engineer

Helion; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)

10 Paid holidays

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Short and long-term disability

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Everett, WA is seeking a skilled engineer to design and develop hardware for fusion devices. This role involves solving complex engineering problems and collaborating closely with a fast-moving team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of experience in engineering projects. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Design hardware in CAD software such as NX or SolidWorks.
• Perform analysis using tools like ANSYS and lead design reviews.
• Expand engineering skills and domain knowledge by learning from experts.
• Work hands-on with technicians to build and implement hardware designs.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues on integrated fusion generators.

Skills

First-principles thinking

Method-based problem solving

Hands-on exposure to mechanical engineering

Hands-on exposure to electrical engineering

Hands-on exposure to fluid engineering

Advanced CAD experience (NX, SolidWorks)

Experience with FEA software (ANSYS, FEMAP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)

FEA software (ANSYS, FEMAP)

Job description

About Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission 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.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real‑world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can’t wait.

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. You will report to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and 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
• 5+ 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)

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 companywide 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.