Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Mechanical Engineer at Helion is responsible for designing and refining hardware for fusion generator prototypes, tackling complex engineering challenges across multiple disciplines. Key skills include advanced proficiency in CAD software like NX or Solidworks, along with experience in FEA tools such as ANSYS. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with over eight years of experience who thrive in hands-on environments and are eager to contribute to groundbreaking energy solutions. Helion's dynamic team is focused on innovation and urgency as they work towards the world's first fusion power plant.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Helion's careers page November 2, 2026.
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Quick facts

Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Everett, WA.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Mechanical Engineer role.
Where is the role based?: Helion is hiring for this position in Everett, WA.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D CAD, ANSYS, FEMAP, NX, Solidworks.
What seniority level is this role?: Helion targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Helion.

From the original posting

What You Will Be Doing:

You will own hardware designs for Helion's fusion generator prototypes. You will solve multidisciplinary engineering problems that are necessary for deploying fusion energy to the world and act as a culture driver on a growing team. This role is onsite at our headquarters in Everett, WA.

You Will:

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, and test your solutions
Design fusion hardware within 3D CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)
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 implement your hardware designs
Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in engineering
8+ years of professional experience delivering on full-scope engineering projects (including schedule ownership)
Experience applying engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems
Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluids)
Advanced experience with CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)
Moderate experience with FEA software (e.g. ANSYS, FEMAP)
Moderate experience with GD&T and generating engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5

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Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Annual wellness stipend

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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