Mechanical Design Engineer - Contract

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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.

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the design of vacuum piping systems, supports, and integration into the tokamak assembly.

This is a contract position.

This team member will:

  • Work with the vacuum team, the systems integration team, the NX design group, the I&C group and the Structural Analysis Team to finalize the design of:
  • Vacuum piping systems up to 24 inch diameter
  • Piping supports
  • Valving and instrumentation integration
  • Wiring runs and supports

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical design of piping and structures

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

  • Vacuum system design experience, experience with NX, AVEVA, and Ansys
  • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, fumes, strong magnets, confined spaces, lasers, microwaves, ionizing radiation, and vacuum/pressure systems
  • Willing to travel occasionally or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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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.