Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vacuum Systems for Fusion

Helion; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

31 Days of PTO

10 Paid holidays

Up to 5% 401(k) match

Disability & life insurance

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Helion, based in Everett, WA, seeks an innovative engineer to own hardware designs for vacuum systems in our fusion generators. You will solve multidisciplinary engineering challenges and drive hardware development from concept to commissioning.

This onsite role reports to the Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering. Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years delivering full-scope projects, with hands-on experience across fluids, mechanical, and controls, plus CAD proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years of professional experience delivering full-scope engineering projects.
• Hands-on exposure to fluids, mechanical, and controls disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own design of novel high-vacuum system for pulsed fusion generator and prototype.
• Drive system definition from requirements derivation, high-level CONOPs, P&ID and component selection through hardware commissioning.
• Perform analysis with in-house and out-of-house tools and hold design reviews to gather feedback and iterate to a fully functioning system.
• Work hands-on alongside experienced technicians to implement your hardware designs.
• Work cross-functionally to negotiate interfaces with other fusion generator subsystems.
• Learn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledge.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators.

Skills

First-principles

Hands-on engineering

CAD NX/SolidWorks

Vacuum systems

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Helion, based in Everett, WA, seeks an innovative engineer to own hardware designs for vacuum systems in our fusion generators. You will solve multidisciplinary engineering challenges and drive hardware development from concept to commissioning.

This onsite role reports to the Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering. Requirements include a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years delivering full-scope projects, with hands-on experience across fluids, mechanical, and controls, plus CAD proficiency