Fusion Power Core Mechanical Engineer (Liquid Metal)

Zap Energy Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zap Energy Inc. in Everett, Washington, is seeking a self-driven mechanical engineer to aid in the development of liquid metal cooled electrodes for their Fusion Power Core. This role involves managing projects from concept to implementation, focusing on fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience with design assembly-level CAD, 3D printing, and prototyping. The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience or PhD.
• Experience in fluid dynamics, focusing on incompressible flow.
• Proficient in heat transfer modeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through hardware demonstration.
• Propose solutions during technology identification.
• Model and iterate on candidate engineering solutions.
• Design and operate experiments and prototypes.
• Communicate progress and findings to the team.
• Collaborate across disciplines throughout design and testing.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

3D printing

Design assembly-level CAD

Problem-solving

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Zap Energy Inc. in Everett, Washington, is seeking a self-driven mechanical engineer to aid in the development of liquid metal cooled electrodes for their Fusion Power Core. This role involves managing projects from concept to implementation, focusing on fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills and experience with design assembly-level CAD, 3D printing, and prototyping. The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000 annually.