Senior Mechanical Engineer
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Milpitas, CA, USA
Posted on Saturday, October 5, 2024
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
This CFS Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for aspects of the design, build, and implementation of advanced R&D equipment and complex machinery.
This team member will:
- Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers
- Own the design and implementation of key mechanical modules and sub-systems
- Understand system level requirements and work with the team to drive innovative design concepts to meet these requirements
- Present and participate in design reviews on all aspects of mechanical subsystem designs
- Generate and maintain interfaces with other engineering subsystems
- Report on and be accountable for project progress to the Head of Superconductor Engineering
- Get things done - drive towards project deliverables with speed
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written abilities
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- 3+ years mechanical design experience
- Proficiency with CAD software
Additional experience and/or qualifications:
- Machine design
- Vacuum structures
- Thin film/PVD
- NX
- Teamcenter
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel occasionally or work required nights/weekends/on-call
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.