Type One Energy · 3 weeks ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Welding and Remote Operations)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expType One Energy is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable fusion power. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be pivotal in designing and implementing mechanical systems and tooling solutions for fusion energy programs, specifically focusing on welding processes and remote operations in high radiation environments.
Clean EnergyEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Lead the design and integration of mechanical tooling, fixtures, and automated systems used for welding, assembly, and component handling
Develop and refine weld processes, including parameter optimization, sequence development, and validation for advanced materials and geometries
Design and qualify remote or automated systems for operation in constrained, hazardous, or high-radiological environments
Serve as a subject matter expert for welding and mechanical tooling design, advising cross-functional teams in manufacturing, materials, and systems engineering
Review, guide, and validate designs created by peers and external suppliers to ensure technical excellence and manufacturability
Support FMEA, DFMA, and risk assessments for critical hardware and assemblies
Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support fabrication, assembly, and qualification of mechanical systems
Develop and execute test plans to validate tool performance, weld quality, and automation repeatability
Author detailed engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications in compliance with quality and safety standards
Contribute to process development documentation, design reviews, and configuration control processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
15+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing process development, or tooling engineering
Experience of welding tooling or weld process development (e.g., TIG, EB, laser, or friction stir welding)
Experience of tooling and system design for remote or automated operations (e.g., robotic arms, manipulators, or teleoperated systems)
Integration of sensors, controls, or actuation systems into complex mechanical designs
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar) and PLM/PDM systems
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, precision tolerancing, and manufacturing processes
Preferred
Experience designing equipment or processes for high-radiological or nuclear environments, or for other extreme service conditions
Familiarity with automation, robotics, or mechatronic systems used in precision manufacturing
Knowledge of welding qualification standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO) and experience working in a regulated engineering environment
Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept to production
Benefits
Stock and share options 📈
Relocation allowance 💰
Insurance plans 🩺
401k retirement options 💸
And many more great voluntary benefits 👀
Company
Type One Energy
Stellarator technology to transform energy markets with fusion power.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$82.5MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy VenturesUS Department of Energy
2024-07-30Seed· $53.5M
2023-05-31Grant
2023-03-28Seed· $29M
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Co-Founder and VP - Systems Engineering
Chris Hegna
VIce President of Stellarator Physics Optimization and Principal Scientist
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