Senior Mechanical Engineer - Pulser Modules
Core
Design, analyze, integrate, and validate mechanical systems and components for a pulser-driven inertial fusion energy platform.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (fusion systems)
Builds
Vacuum vessels, structural assemblies, diagnostics hardware, and experimental fixtures for fusion reactors
Domain
Nuclear fusion energy / High-energy physics infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD (Creo/SolidWorks), stress/thermal/dynamic analysis, design for manufacturability (DFM), system integration, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Fusion/plasma physics experience, vacuum systems, cryogenics, high-voltage hardware, pulsed power components, large-scale structural systems
Technologies
Creo, SolidWorks, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex fusion engineering problems; Lead design changes from concept through fabrication and test; Perform mechanical analysis to validate designs; Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated system-level designs; Oversee creation of detailed design documentation and specifications; Participate in risk assessments for novel engineering challenges
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities