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Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) · Devens, MA · Hybrid

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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.

What they're looking for

  • At least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • At least 7+ years of professional experience performing finite element analysis with multi-disciplinary teams in a product development environment
  • Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of computational structural mechanics, including non-linear materials, plasticity, fatigue, solver convergence, and contacts
  • High self-motivation and personal accountability in decision-making and team supervision
  • Strong leadership acumen, adept at embracing challenges with minimal oversight
  • Excellent problem-solving and creative capabilities
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.

Join the power movement as Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer for CFS, you will serve as an expert in

structural mechanics for various projects across the company, including SPARC, ARC,

and other R&D activities.

  • Serve as a domain expert in structural mechanics
  • Solve complex problems and provide recommendations by providing technical leadership and collaborating with stakeholders across CFS
  • Mentor junior staff within the...

Read the full posting on Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)'s site ↗

Structural Engineering

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