Helion

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2026-01-31

Responsibilities

  • Own and understand subsystem designs (electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems)
  • Learn from historical engineering approaches and design novel hardware
  • Design fusion hardware using 3D CAD software (e.g., NX, Solidworks)
  • Perform analysis with tools like ANSYS and conduct design reviews
  • Work hands-on with technicians to implement hardware designs
  • Troubleshoot hardware issues on integrated fusion generators
  • Act as a culture driver on a growing engineering team

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 8+ years of professional experience in engineering projects
  • Experience applying engineering first-principles and method-based thinking
  • Hands-on exposure to various 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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