Senior Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, integrate, and validate mechanical systems and components for a pulser-driven inertial fusion energy platform.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (fusion energy systems)
Builds
Vacuum vessels, structural assemblies, diagnostics hardware, and experimental fixtures for fusion reactors
Domain
Nuclear fusion energy / High-tech manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (Creo/SolidWorks), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), stress/thermal/dynamic analysis, design for manufacturability (DFM), vendor coordination, risk assessment, technical leadership
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 systems; Lead design changes from concept through fabrication and test; Perform mechanical analysis to validate designs; Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; Oversee creation of detailed design documentation; Participate in risk assessments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities