Build Engineer
U.S. Fusion Energy · Energy, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$138k–$182k/yrFull-time
About the role
Location: Everett, WA. Employment type: Full time, On-site. Department: Mechanical Engineering. Helion is a fusion power company building the world's first fusion power plant. As a Build Engineer, you will own the manufacturing, assembly, and deployment of subsystems for integrated development testbeds and fusion generators, working closely with design engineering and production to ensure manufacturability is represented at every stage of the design process.
Responsibilities
- Own the build and assembly definition and execution for generator subsystems – may include large structures, moving mechanical assemblies, power transmission, vacuum systems, electromagnets, high‑voltage capacitor systems, low‑voltage harnessing, or radiation shielding
- Author work instructions for technician teams to support both nominal builds and nonconformance resolution
- Design and manufacture tooling to enable efficient assembly and installation of generator subsystems
- Collaborate with production, integration, and engineering teams to develop prototypes and manufacturing demonstrators
- Drive excellence in configuration management, delivered hardware quality, and pace of execution
- Be an expert in the lifecycle of a part, from purchase to final assembly, to continually improve low‑volume (
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 2+ years of professional experience in manufacturing, assembly, or integration of multidisciplinary hardware
- Hands‑on experience across multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and fluids
- Experience working within CAD software to make models and drawings (e.g., NX, Solidworks)
- Demonstrated end‑to‑end ownership of a build
- Effective technical communication across functional and organizational levels
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
Pay
$138K – $182K
Schedule
Full‑time, On‑site