Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Fusion Energy
StaffMechanicalEngineer
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“Staff Mechanical Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Mechanical engineering, Ports systems development. Lead design closure. Finalize CAD models”
Industry & Context.
Heat hazards, Cold hazards, Noise hazards, Fumes hazards, Magnet hazards, Lead hazards, High voltage hazards, Cryogenics hazards
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years relevant experience, Structural analysis track record, Machining complex parts experience, Spatial and volumetric measurement knowledge, Lift up to 50 lbs, Perform stooping and sitting, Willingness to travel occasionally, Willingness to work nights/weekends/on-call, Dedication to safety
Nice to Have
Experience with components in vacuum, Experience with engineering plasma science
What You'll Do.
Ensure requirements are met
Prepare and execute contracts
Ensure quality and conformance
Manage process deviations
Manage budget and schedule
Ensure on time delivery
Ensure cost management
Adopt necessary measures
Adopt strategies for success
Interface with systems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ports team collaboration; Interfacing systems alignment
Full Job Description
## Description About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as a Staff Mechanical Engineer The Staff Mechanical Engineer is a technical leadership role focused on the development of ports systems. The position involves collaborating with CFS StreEng and the ports team to finalize concepts, models, and drawing releases. Additionally, the role provides production support through final delivery, including the preassembly and assembly stages in SPARC. ## What you'll do Take leadership in design closure in collaboration with the ports team Finalize Cad models, ensure requirements are met Support procurement in preparation and execution of the contracts Ensure quality and conformance and process deviations Be familiar with budget and schedule to ensure on time delivery and cost management Have an overall view of the work and adopt necessary measures and strategies for overall success of the project Engage the team members as well as interfacing systems for full alignment and progress without hesitation ## What we're looking for BS in Mechanical Engineering 10+ years' relevant experience Strong track record in structural analysis Experience in machining complex parts Knowledge of CMM; spatial and volumetric measurement Advanced user of Ansys in
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