Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Vacuum Seals & Fusion

Fusion Energy Base; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop critical mechanical components for advanced fusion energy systems in San Leandro, California. The role calls for strong technical skills and a proactive mindset to tackle challenges in the fusion energy field.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline and have over 5 years of mechanical design experience, specifically in vacuum seals. You will engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and mentor junior engineers while documenting processes and findings throughout.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience with a focus on vacuum seals.
• Strong proficiency in CAD and engineering analysis tools.
• Proven expertise in tolerance analysis and mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze large, high-performance vacuum seals.
• Lead experimental design and testing across teams and partners.
• Conduct research into novel sealing techniques.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in CAD

Tolerance analysis

FMEA expertise

Mechanical integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEM

Job description

Fusion Energy Base is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop critical mechanical components for advanced fusion energy systems in San Leandro, California. The role calls for strong technical skills and a proactive mindset to tackle challenges in the fusion energy field.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline and have over 5 years of mechanical design experience, specifically in vacuum seals. You will engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and mentor junior engineers while documenting processes and findings throughout.