Mechanical Design Engineer

Type One Energy Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

401k retirement options

Stock and share options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Knoxville, TN to work on designing and integrating components for stellarator fusion power plants. Responsibilities include developing complex designs, conducting engineering analysis, and performing design reviews. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in mechanical design principles. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and stock options. This permanent full-time position is immediately available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Experience in designing first-of-a-kind components.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex concept designs and perform engineering analysis.
• Conduct design reviews and TRL assessments.
• Translate design requirements into functional components.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Simulation analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Siemens NX CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer

Type One Energy Group is mission‑driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture‑backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state‑of‑the‑art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with first‑of‑a‑kind design and integration skills. The primary function of this position is to provide conceptual, preliminary and final design of systems and components for our stellarator fusion power plants. The engineer will work on a variety of projects and systems including vacuum vessels, divertors and plasma‑facing components.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing complex concept designs, performing engineering analysis, designing experiments, conducting laboratory testing and evaluation.
• Performing design reviews and TRL assessments.
• Translating design requirements into functional stellarator components and systems.
• Developing system and component designs and associated technical specifications.
• Developing and validating Finite Element (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models using ANSYS, COMSOL and other tools.
• Analyzing and aligning interface requirements between and among stellarator systems.
• Analyzing and interpreting simulation results to deliver actionable insights for design optimization and performance improvement.
• Resolving technical questions that may arise during fabrication efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Expertise in mechanical design principles, failure modes, and lifecycle reliability.
• Proficiency in cost, schedule, and resource planning.
• Skill in balancing trade‑offs across performance, manufacturability, and regulation.
• Experience designing first‑of‑a‑kind components.
• Familiarity with computer‑aided design and analysis software.
• Desirable experience in fusion energy systems and equipment design.
• Highly desirable experience with Siemens NX CAD software.
• Experience operating within a PDM environment in CAD.

Benefits include a highly competitive salary and benefits package, stock and share options, 401k retirement options, and many voluntary benefits.

Location: Knoxville, TN (other office locations may be available). Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits. Contract: Permanent, full time. Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.