Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for Ultra-High-Energy Lasers

Inertia

Livermore (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid holidays
Matching 401k

Job summary

A company specializing in fusion technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of ultra-high energy pulsed laser systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, and a history of innovative solutions. Responsibilities include leading design projects, working closely with stakeholders, and validating designs through various analyses. Competitive salary range from $150,000 to $180,000, plus excellent benefits. U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience as a mechanical design engineer.
  • Proven history of delivering innovative solutions to challenging problems.
  • Experience with cleanroom procedures, high-voltage, and high-vacuum environments.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and develop requirements for systems with stakeholders across all disciplines.
  • Lead small teams in the design of precision mechanical and opto-mechanical equipment.
  • Validate design work with appropriate analysis (FEA, hand calculations, etc.).

Skills

Mechanical design engineering
3D CAD packages (SolidWorks preferred)
Tolerance analysis
Filling out requirements from stakeholders

Tools

SolidWorks
CREO
Autodesk Inventor

Job description

A company specializing in fusion technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of ultra-high energy pulsed laser systems. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, and a history of innovative solutions. Responsibilities include leading design projects, working closely with stakeholders, and validating designs through various analyses. Competitive salary range from $150,000 to $180,000, plus excellent benefits. U.S. citizenship required.
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