Associate Mechanical Engineer in Madison

Energy Jobline ZR; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity stock options

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Realta Fusion in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development roadmap for the Hammir-DD reactor-scale platform. You will build 3D models and drawings for ultra-high vacuum devices, support structures, and critical components, while refining mechanical subsystems for fusion technology.

You will work with engineering and scientific teams, collaborate across vendors and internal teams, and support fabrication, assembly, testing, and validation of

Formación

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with 3D CAD design using current CAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, etc.).
• Some hands-on experience with machine shop practices and fabrication techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Develop 3D models and technical drawings for beamline and fusion device elements and support structures.
• Contribute to design and development of mechanical fusion components and subsystems.
• Participate in mechanical system design, stress, thermal, and fatigue analyses.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal resources to fabricate, assemble, test, and validate components.
• Provide hands-on fabrication and assembly support for prototype and lab systems.
• Communicate technical work internally and with leadership to support program needs.
• Help establish and implement safety standards within R&D and Engineering.
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture aligned with mission and sustainability goals.

Conocimientos

3D CAD design

hands-on machine shop

collaboration and communication

Educación

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

NX

Creo

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionJob Description

Realta Fusion is a rapidly growing start-up developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems to address the biggest challenge of our time –tackling global climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and off) earth. We are building a team with diverse talents dedicated to making fusion energy a real solution to humanity’s most pressing problem.

The Associate Mechanical Engineer will work with Realta’s engineering and scientific teams to provide critical engineering and design input on Realta’s technology development roadmap. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will support engineering efforts for Hammir-DD, Realta’s reactor-scale tandem magnetic mirror and development platform ahead of Realta's first-of-a-kind fusion pilot plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and technical drawings for beamline and fusion device elements, support structures, and components to be operated in ultra-high vacuum environments.
• Contribute to the design and development of primary and secondary mechanical fusion components and subsystems.
• Participate in efforts involving general mechanical-system design, mechanical stress analysis, thermal analysis, and fatigue analysis.
• Work with vendors and internal resources to fabricate, assemble, test, and validate components and systems.
• Supply hands-on support in fabrication and assembly of prototype and laboratory systems, up to and including operating machine shop equipment.
• Communication: Synthesize and present technical work internally and externally, communicate daily with project teams and leadership to support programmatic needs.
• Safety: Contribute to the establishment of company safety standards and lead implementation of these standards within R&D and Engineering team.
• Culture and Values: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with the company's mission, values, and sustainability goals, promoting innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications

1. Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
2. Experience with 3D CAD design with current CAD software tools (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, etc.)
3. Some hands-on experience with machine shop practices, mechanical assembly, and familiar with specifying techniques for fabricating complex parts such as welding, brazing, EDM, waterjet, and milling
4. Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, public presentation) to collaborate effectively with colleagues, external partners, and stakeholders

Compensation and Benefits

What we are working on is hard... and hugely important. Realta Fusion is assembling a talented team bound together by a passion to solve humanity’s biggest challenge with first-of-a-kind technology. Additionally, Realta offers:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity stock options
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
• Work and live in Madison, Wisconsin — one of America’s most livable and vibrant cities

We value as a critical factor in innovation and believe a diverse team is necessary to solve the toughest problems. We aim to create an inclusive environment that unleashes the full creativity of our team members from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.