Senior Mechanical Engineer - Remote Maintenance

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fusion energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for Remote Maintenance. The role involves designing remote handling systems and ensuring the maintainability of a fusion power plant. Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including equity and health insurance.

Benefits

Equity

Health insurance

401(k)

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with remote handling equipment design and structural analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD and finite element analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design ARC's Remote Maintenance System and develop maintenance schemes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for maintainability of a fusion power plant.
• Manage RHE-related R&D efforts.

Skills

Remote handling equipment design

Structural analysis

Multidisciplinary project management

Safety consciousness

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD (NX preferred)

Finite element analysis (Ansys preferred)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Remote Maintenance

Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer - Remote Maintenance role at Commonwealth Fusion Systems.

This role involves designing ARC's Remote Maintenance System, developing maintenance schemes, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the maintainability of a fusion power plant. Responsibilities include designing remote handling equipment, performing multidisciplinary trade studies, and managing RHE-related R&D efforts.

What we’re looking for: B.S. or M.S. in Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, including remote handling equipment design, structural analysis, and multidisciplinary project management. Proficiency in CAD (NX preferred), finite element analysis (Ansys preferred), and safety consciousness are required.

Must-have Requirements: Ability to perform extended typing and sitting activities, commitment to safety, and willingness to travel up to 15% including occasional nights/weekends.

Salary range: $80,000 - $180,000 annually, with benefits including equity, health insurance, 401(k), and professional growth opportunities.