Stellarator Mechanical Design Engineer with CAD & Thermal

U.S. Fusion Energy; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

U.S. Fusion Energy is seeking a mechanical design engineer to design, develop, and commission primary and secondary components for stellarator fusion systems.

You will perform thermomechanical analysis and create detailed drawings and specifications for manufacturing, ensuring robust fabrication and testing processes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or physics, with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and expertise in GD&T, thermal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or physics is required.
• Experience with CAD software, GD&T standards, and the ability to design and build custom mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission mechanical components for stellarator fusion systems.
• Perform thermomechanical analysis and produce detailed engineering drawings and specifications for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure robust fabrication and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

COMSOL

GD&T

Thermal Analysis

Structural Analysis

Electromagnetic Analysis

Design for Manufacturing

Machining

Welding

Fabrication

Qualification Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Ansys

COMSOL

Job description

U.S. Fusion Energy is seeking a mechanical design engineer to design, develop, and commission primary and secondary components for stellarator fusion systems.

You will perform thermomechanical analysis and create detailed drawings and specifications for manufacturing, ensuring robust fabrication and testing processes. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or physics, with strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX) and expertise in GD&T, thermal and