Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum & Thermal Systems (Equity)

Avalanche; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision coverage (p

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Team meals and company culture

Equity opportunity

Résumé du poste

Avalanche Energy, a Seattle-based startup, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and maintain mechanical and vacuum systems for compact fusion devices. You will handle CAD, fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting in a lab environment.

You will work closely with physicists and engineers on experiments, contributing to system concepts, procurement, and iteration. Onsite in Tukwila, WA, with opportunities for growth in a hands-on, fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5-8 years of post-degree experience in hands-on mechanical engineering roles, preferably in a laboratory or experimental hardware environment.
• Strong command of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structural analysis, thermal systems, fluid mechanics, and materials selection.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent) for design, assembly modeling, and drawing generation.
• Experience designing, assembling, and operating vacuum systems, including familiarity with pumping systems, gauging, and leak checking.
• Experience with thermal management design, including heat transfer analysis, cooling system design, and thermal interface materials.
• Experience working with machine shops and fabrication processes, including tolerance specification, GD&T, and hands-on assembly of precision mechanical hardware.
• Familiarity with FEA tools for structural or thermal analysis (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, or equivalent).
• Comfort working directly with physical hardware in a laboratory or machine shop environment, including hands-on assembly, installation, and test.

Responsabilités

• Design, build, and maintain mechanical and vacuum systems supporting fusion experiments, diagnostics, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Work alongside physicists and engineers to conceive, implement, and refine mechanical systems for experimental hardware, from initial concept through fabrication, assembly, and iteration.
• Specify, procure, fabricate, and test mechanical hardware including vacuum vessels, structural mounts, thermal interfaces, feedthroughs, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and vacuum systems, diagnosing issues related to leaks, thermal performance, structural loading, alignment, and hardware fit-up.
• Support experiment operation by setting up, validating, and maintaining mechanical systems, vacuum hardware, and associated diagnostics.
• Provide mechanical insight into experimental results, helping interpret hardware performance, system behavior, and failure modes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of lab mechanical practices, documentation, fabrication standards, and build processes.

Connaissances

Hands-on lab experience

Mechanical fundamentals

Troubleshooting skills

Collaborative work style

Formation

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

CATIA

ANSYS

Description du poste

Avalanche Energy, a Seattle-based startup, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and maintain mechanical and vacuum systems for compact fusion devices. You will handle CAD, fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting in a lab environment.

You will work closely with physicists and engineers on experiments, contributing to system concepts, procurement, and iteration. Onsite in Tukwila, WA, with opportunities for growth in a hands-on, fast-paced team.