Senior Structures Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and validate critical mechanical and structural systems for the installation, commissioning, and operation of pulser-driven inertial fusion systems.
Role type
Senior Structures Engineer (Hard Tech/Fusion)
Builds
Specialized tools, temporary support structures, seismic restraint systems, test stands, and permanent access platforms for fusion machines.
Domain
Nuclear Fusion / Heavy Industrial Construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), mechanical design, construction engineering, knowledge of ASME/ASCE/OSHA codes, CAD software, GD&T, material properties, Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license, heavy jacking operations, complex preloading systems, first-of-a-kind system delivery, startup environment experience
Technologies
ASME BTH-1, ASME B30.20, ASCE 37, OSHA standards, FEA software, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Drive innovative designs for installation tools and heavy-lift equipment; design temporary support structures and seismic restraint systems; own structural interfaces between fusion machine and civil facility; develop load-proofing protocols for test stands; ensure designs adhere to relevant codes and standards; coordinate with contractors and multidisciplinary teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC