Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer

CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.

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.

This team member will

• 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 Structural Engineering Department and other mechanical engineers that conduct structural analysis
• Assist Structural Engineering Department management in development, implementation and adoption of best practices, workflows, and overall strategy
• Conduct and review structural analysis for various system designs at CFS

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements

• 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.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels

Additional experience and/or qualifications

• Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and SpaceClaim
• Experience with electromagnetic and thermal FEA
• Ability to code in Python and APDL
• Experience pre- and post-processing of large computational models in a product development environment.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME BPVC) related to structural design and analysis of large structures
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• 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

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.

At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.