Mechanical Engineer, Early Career

Helion • Everett, WA

4d • $105,000 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Helion is hiring an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to oversee hardware designs for Helion's fusion generator prototypes. You will help solve versatile engineering problems that are important to deploying fusion energy to the world, and be a culture-driver on a small but expanding team. This is an onsite position located at our Everett, WA office. NOTE: In-person final round interviews will be held at our Everett, WA office between August 25-27.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1-2 years of collegiate internship or project team experience (e.g. SAE, Rocket Club) that includes working with versatile teams managing complex engineering projects and schedules
• Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluids)
• Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)

Responsibilities

• Own and understand subsystem designs such as electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems, and improve their requirements
• Learn from historical engineering approaches, design novel hardware, test your solutions, and integrate them into our fusion devices
• Apply both engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems
• Use 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, Solidworks) to design fusion hardware
• Perform analysis with tools like ANSYS 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 improve your hardware designs
• Fix hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level