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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 1 month ago

Mechanical Engineer - Toroidal Field Coil

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Toroidal Field Coil to join their team. In this role, you will act as a core player in the SPARC Toroidal Field Coil System Winding Pack team, responsible for the technical execution of a key subassembly and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.

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Responsibilities

Use first principles physics as a basis for all decisions

Act as the primary technical resource for "shipside" support, collaborating closely with quality and manufacturing to solve emerging challenges during production, assembly, and installation

Perform structural and thermal calculations, ranging in complexity from first-principle hand calculations to FEA

Solve integrated engineering challenges across multiple disciplines to proactively mitigate engineering and operational risks

Generate detailed work plans and define milestones for the transition from component manufacturing to SPARC assembly

Anticipate operational trends and challenges, contributing to future-oriented planning for SPARC commissioning

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringStructural AnalysisCAD (NX Preferred)FEA (ANSYS Workbench)GD&T InterpretationElectromagnetic FundamentalsData Analysis MATLABData Analysis PythonProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationSelf-Motivation

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, robotics, or another relevant field

Candidates with degrees in Electrical Engineering who have strong mechanical or structural engineering competency should feel encouraged to apply

3+ years' experience in design-build fundamentals: CAD (NX Preferred), component selection, structural analysis, design for manufacturing, GD&T

Experience working in an extremely fast paced environment

Experience taking a part from concept through production, with a proven ability to resolve technical hurdles in a manufacturing setting

Demonstrated ability to perform structural analysis via hand calculations and FEA (ANSYS Workbench preferred)

Familiarity with interpreting GD&T and inspection reports

A deep understanding of mechanical and structural engineering fundamentals

Familiarity with electromagnetic fundamentals – voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's Law, AC/DC, right-hand rule, solenoids, etc

Ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems

A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn

Ability to operate with general guidance and take independent ownership of execution approaches

High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly

Effective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences

Alignment with CFS values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Preferred

Prior experience in liaison engineering, field service, or manufacturing support where you worked physically near hardware to resolve integration issues

Experience with design and/or testing of complex electromechanical systems

Experience designing components for high vacuum and/or cryogenic operating environments

Experience in the development of technical specifications and procedures

Familiarity with other magnet systems or complex large-scale hardware (e.g., solenoids, pressure vessels, cryogenic systems)

Familiarity with fluid dynamics

Familiarity with programming languages (MATLAB, Python, etc.) especially oriented toward data analysis, data manipulation and data acquisition and control