Mechanical Engineer, Early Career at Helion in Everett, WA

Summary: Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, on a mission to build the world's first fusion power plant for clean electricity. They are seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to oversee hardware designs for fusion generator prototypes and tackle engineering challenges in a collaborative team environment. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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) and GD&T Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fluid Engineering, 3D CAD software, NX, Solidworks, GD&T 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