Helion

Manager, Mechanical Engineering

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-07-23

Responsibilities

  • Grow and mentor a team of multidisciplinary mechanical engineers
  • Oversee design of machine architecture, high-performance magnets, support structures, fuel systems, thermal management systems, and vacuum systems
  • Drive schedule ownership and optimization across the team to accelerate milestones
  • Lead design, analysis, and manufacturing process improvements to increase throughput
  • Collaborate with Research, Science, Electrical, and Controls teams to derive requirements and meet program goals

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering management role
  • Demonstrated ability to grow engineers and impact career development
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams with full-scope project ownership
  • Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with schedule accountability
  • Hands-on exposure to multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and fluids
  • Ability to apply engineering first-principles and structured problem-solving to technical challenges
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