Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fueling Systems

CFS is well into the construction phase of our Smallest Possible Affordable Robust Compact (SPARC) fusion machine that will demonstrate commercially-relevant fusion power. In parallel we are advancing the design of our first electrical power-producing fusion device: ARC.

The senior mechanical engineer for the SPARC fueling systems will work closely with the system responsible

engineer and technical leads to complete designs and deliver production assemblies of electro-mechanical gas injection systems that deliver process gases into the ultra-high vacuum of SPARC. These systems are designed for inert and hydrogen gas applications, fast response times, operating in rough to high vacuum, and with high leak-tightness with challenging structural and magnetic loads and radiation environments. The senior mechanical engineer will also be responsible for delivering structural mounting assemblies that meet loading conditions from gravity, thermal and electromagnetic conditions. This role will involve design work, systems integration, vendor management, close collaboration with construction, installation and software teams, and hands-on build/test activities.

Fueling systems engineers collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, builders, scientists,

vendors, and supply integration managers, and report to the gas fueling system responsible engineer. We are looking for applicants who enjoy collaborating with a variety of disciplines in a fast-paced environment to help us deliver fusion on climate-relevant time scales.

Applicants with hands-on experience with designing, building, testing process systems (gas, fluid, vacuum), and / or experience designing for high radiation and magnetic field environments are

preferred.

What you'll do:

Lead completion of preliminary gas injection equipment designs into production-ready designs and documentation
Collaborate with SPARC analysis teams to deliver structural mounts for gas injection equipment
Manage vendors to deliver production parts and assemblies on time and in budget
Collaborate with SPARC assembly teams to develop and execute plans for gas equipment assembly
Collaborate with CFS software and Operations teams to develop and test system functionality
Verify system performance using test benches and as a final assembly on SPARC

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree or similar experience in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, applied physics
Design of complex electro-mechanical equipment
Verification / validation of electro-mechanical equipment
Management of vendors to produce high quality components and systems to specifications
Writing and designing to requirements
Analyzing components/assemblies for mechanical stresses
Designing / building welded components
Working with a manufacturing or assembly or construction team
Working within an organization’s design control process
Collecting data, reporting results in written and oral formats
CAD tools (NX preferred)
Strong problem solving skills
MS office suite
Collaboration tools (Confluence, JIRA, etc)

Bonus points for:

Designing high vacuum, high pressure gas systems
Ansys or other mechanical analysis tools
Designing solenoid or other electrical motor driven devices.
Working with / designing electro-magnets, designing for magnetic field environments
Designing for high radiation environments.
Process engineering, developing P&IDs, process flow diagrams
Working with a software team to implement system functionality
CFD / heat transfer analysis tools
Working with PLM tools (Teamcenter preferred)
Python or MATLAB programming

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, cryogenics, hazardous gas and radiological hazards

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless 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.

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