Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fluids

Helion; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

31 Days of PTO

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A fusion power company in Everett, WA seeks an experienced engineer to own hardware designs for fluid systems on fusion generators. This role involves solving complex engineering problems, hands-on collaboration with technicians, and leveraging advanced CAD software. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and over 7 years of project experience. The position promises a dynamic work environment committed to delivering innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience delivering on full-scope engineering projects.
• Ability to apply method-based thinking to engineering challenges.
• Experience in fluids, mechanical, and thermal engineering.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware designs for fluid systems on fusion generators.
• Solve multidisciplinary engineering problems for fusion energy deployment.
• Work hands-on with technicians to implement hardware designs.

Skills

Engineering first-principles application

Advanced CAD software experience

Hands-on engineering disciplines exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX CAD software

ANSYS Fluent

Solidworks

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 hardware designs for systems related to fluid 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 Engineering, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

• Own and understand designs related to fluids, thermal, and structural subsystems – and improve their requirements.
• Learn from historical engineering approaches, design novel hardware, and test your solutions.
• Design fusion hardware within 3D CAD software (e.g. NX).
• Perform analysis with in-house and out-of-house tools (e.g. ANSYS Fluent) and hold design reviews to gather feedback and iterate to a fully functioning system.
• Learn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledge.
• Work hands-on alongside experienced technicians to implement your hardware designs.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 7+ 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, thermal).
• Advanced experience with CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks).

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.