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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) · Milpitas, CA · On-site

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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)

The world's largest and leading commercial fusion energy company. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent industrial experience)
  • 8+ years of experience with 7+ years of experience working as a senior mechanical design engineer or engineering team lead in a relevant context: design and implementation of R&D systems and manufacturing equipment
  • Ability to conceive of novel solutions for complex engineering systems in challenging environments
  • Expertise with 3D modeling, preferred experience with SolidWorks and NX
  • Experience with COMSOL, ANSYS or other FEA tools
  • Ability to select and qualify vendors for components or subsystems
More about this role

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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.

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