Mechanical Engineer, Early Career

About HelionWe 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 DoingHelion 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.You WillOwn and understand subsystem designs such as electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems, and improve their requirementsLearn from historical engineering approaches, design novel hardware, test your solutions, and integrate them into our fusion devicesApply both engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problemsUse 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, Solidworks) to design fusion hardwarePerform analysis with tools like ANSYS and hold design reviews to gather feedback and iterate to a fully functioning systemLearn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledgeWork hands-on alongside experienced technicians to improve your hardware designsFix hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generatorsRequired SkillsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field1-2 years of collegiate internship or project team experience (e.g. SAE, Rocket Club) that includes working with versatile teams managing complex engineering projects and schedulesHands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluids)Experience with 3D CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks) and GD&TBenefitsOur total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to: 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 stipendHelion is an equal opportunity employer and value 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.Compensation Range: $100K - $125K