Qualifications
What You Will Be Doing:As a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in fluids, you will take ownership of hardware designs for fluid systems within Helion's fusion generators. Your role will involve solving complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges essential for the global deployment of fusion energy, while also fostering a positive team culture. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Engineering in this onsite role located at our Everett, WA office. Key Responsibilities:Lead and refine designs related to fluid, thermal, and structural subsystems. Draw insights from historical engineering methods, conceive innovative hardware, and validate your solutions through testing. Design fusion hardware using advanced 3D CAD software (e.g., NX). Conduct analyses using both in-house and external tools (e.g., ANSYS Fluent) and facilitate design reviews to gather feedback and iterate on designs until achieving a fully operational system. Collaborate with experts to broaden your engineering expertise and domain knowledge. Work hands-on with experienced technicians to bring your hardware designs to life. Diagnose and resolve hardware issues as they emerge in integrated fusion generators.
About the job
About Helion Energy
Helion Energy is at the forefront of revolutionizing energy production. Based in Everett, WA, our mission is to construct the world's first fusion power plant, paving the way for a future marked by limitless clean electricity. We envision a world where energy is not just clean and reliable, but also affordable for everyone.
Founded in 2013, we have successfully raised over $1 billion from esteemed investors, including Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group, as well as notable newcomers like SoftBank and Lightspeed. Our latest prototype, Trenta, has completed 10,000 high-power pulses, achieving plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Currently, we are advancing with Polaris, our next prototype, on the journey to the world’s first fusion power plant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Helion Energy at a pivotal moment. You will face real-world engineering challenges within a team that values urgency, diligence, ownership, and the courage to share hard truths, qualities that are fundamental to achieving unprecedented goals. Together, we will redefine the future of energy because the world cannot afford to wait.
About Helion Energy
Helion Energy is dedicated to innovating the energy landscape by harnessing fusion technology. With a mission to develop the first fusion power plant, we are committed to delivering clean and affordable energy solutions for a sustainable future.
