Senior Mechanical Engineer - HTS Magnet Feeder System

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own and deliver SPARC superconducting magnets feeder systems. The role includes performing thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis, as well as developing the necessary documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, proficient in advanced analysis methods, and a passion for innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis.
• Experience with finite element methods and CAD tools.
• Strong ability to develop technical specifications and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware from early concepts to SPARC delivery.
• Perform thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis.
• Support procurement in manufacturing contracts preparation.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

Electromagnetic analysis

Finite element methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Senior Mechanical Engineer – HTS Magnet Feeder System

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the SPARC superconducting magnets feeder team (FEED), you will own hardware from early concepts to SPARC delivery, performing thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods. You will develop design notes, technical specifications, assembly procedures and documentation necessary to manufacture and install the SPARC FEED hardware and supporting systems. In your role you will also support procurement in the preparation and execution of manufacturing contracts.