Mechanical Engineer – Cable Magnets

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

6d•$90,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

SPARC is the next step to commercial fusion, and it will be the first fusion device to demonstrate Q>1. As a Magnet Design Engineer on the Central Solenoid (CS) Magnet, you will be tasked with designing components that support one of the 3 primary magnet systems that are used to shape and drive the plasma. The CS magnet is a complicated mechanical system that operates in an extreme environment (high vacuum near absolute zero) and it relies on a range of fabrication methods including but not limited to composite layups, welding, forming, and machining. This position will involve all stages of the product lifecycle: blank-page design, CAD and analysis, sourcing and vendor support, testing support, production support, and peer review. The Magnet Design Engineer will work closely with teammates and peers on adjacent teams to ensure that work meets SPARC requirements and is aligned with the broader needs of CFS. The Magnet Design Engineer will present designs to an audience of peers and leadership (including executive leadership) in order to demonstrate that design objectives have been met, and to resolve technical concerns.

Requirements

Bachelorâs degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Some industry experience (including internship)
3+ years experience in aerospace, marine, civil structures, or other heavy engineering field
Dynamic electromagnetic loading on structures
Prior work on superconducting magnet design
Prior work on vacuum vessel design
Prior work on epoxy resin systems and composite layups
Analysis of thermal conduction and transients
Experience supporting a prototype or production environment
CAD (NX preferred)
Mechanical FEA (Ansys preferred)
Mechanical first principles
Conversational understanding of thermal and electrical resistance networks
Conversational understanding of fluid dynamics
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, standing or sitting for extended periods of time - Inspection of magnets on the production floor may require leaning, crawling, or other irregular movement patterns. This may be needed infrequently during production support
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Maxwellâs equations
Strong presentation and technical communication skills
Python and MATLAB familiarity

Responsibilities

Design and analyze mechanical structures for the CS magnet using hand calculations and FEA
Present completed designs for peer and executive review
Integrate with existing CFS methodologies and best practices for completion of analysis and documentation material
CAD and Drafting of components
Develop test plans and support in test execution
Support production including time on the production floor
Design test or tooling hardware (if required) to support the CS Magnet