Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and develop hardware subsystems for fusion power devices, solving complex multidisciplinary engineering problems to enable fusion energy deployment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (fusion hardware)
Builds
Fusion power plant hardware (Polaris/Orion prototypes)
Domain
Nuclear fusion energy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering design, structural analysis, fluid dynamics, thermal management, control systems integration, CAD modeling, FEA analysis, project ownership, first-principles problem solving, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
NX or SolidWorks proficiency, ANSYS or FEMAP experience, hands-on hardware build experience, troubleshooting integrated systems
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, ANSYS, FEMAP
Responsibilities
Own and improve subsystem designs (electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, control); design novel hardware for testing and integration; perform FEA analysis and lead design reviews; work hands-on with technicians to build and implement hardware; troubleshoot hardware issues on integrated fusion generators
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC