Mechanical Design Engineer- Plasma Diagnostics

Type One Energy Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Type One Energy Group seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to translate design requirements into functional plasma diagnostics. You will develop CAD models, run simulations, and collaborate with engineers and scientists to optimize performance and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes first-of-a-kind component design, CAD/CAx fluency, and experience with ANSYS/COMSOL. A hybrid work policy, stock options, and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design and reliability.
• Experience with engineering analysis using ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Ability to balance performance, manufacturability, and regulation.
• Experience designing first-of-a-kind components.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAx software and PDM workflows.
• Desirable experience in fusion energy systems and Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

• Translate design requirements into functional plasma diagnostics.
• Develop system/component designs and specs for plasma diagnostics.
• Create CAD models and finite element models for diagnostics.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and designers to meet project goals.
• Align interface requirements for plasma diagnostics across systems.
• Analyze simulation results for design optimization and performance.
• Resolve technical questions during fabrication; work with team.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

Failure modes & lifecycle reliability

Engineering analysis (ANSYS/COMSOL)

First-of-a-kind component design

CAD/CAx software proficiency

Plasma diagnostics familiarity

PDM in CAD workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Siemens NX

CAD software

PDM CAD environment

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer- Plasma Diagnostics

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

About Type One Energy

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.

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with first of a kind design and integration skills, to translate design requirements into functional plasma diagnostics systems.

Responsibilities will also focus on complex concept design development and optimization, which may include developing/reviewing CAD and engineering drawings, performing engineering analysis, designing of experiments and performing laboratory testing and evaluation, design reviews and TRL assessments. Other responsibilities include:

• Translating design requirements into functional plasma diagnostics.
• Develop system and component designs and associated technical specifications for our plasma diagnostics.
• Design and develop CAD models and finite element models for plasma diagnostics.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Align and advise any interface requirements related to plasma diagnostics.
• Analyze and align the interface requirements between and among stellarator systems.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results to deliver actionable insights for design optimization and performance improvement.
• Resole any technical questions which may occur during the fabrication efforts.
• Work closely with a team of Engineers and Scientists.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, Master's degree is preferred.
• Skilled in mechanical design principles, failure modes, and lifecycle reliability.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis using software's such as ANSYS or COMSOL
• Skilled in balancing trade-offs across performance, manufacturability, and regulation.
• Experience with design of first of a kind components.
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design and Analysis software
• Experience with design of fusion energy systems and equipment is desirable
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with plasma diagnostics is desirable
• Experience operating within a PDM environment in CAD

We offer

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get...

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

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