Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. They design and build commercially viable fusion power plants, combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies. Since 2018, they have raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making them the largest and leading private fusion company globally. They are looking for thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. As a Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer for CFS, you will serve as an expert in structural mechanics for various projects across the company, including SPARC, ARC, and other R&D activities.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
At least 7+ years of professional experience performing finite element analysis with multi-disciplinary teams in a product development environment
Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of computational structural mechanics, including non-linear materials, plasticity, fatigue, solver convergence, and contacts
High self-motivation and personal accountability in decision-making and team supervision
Strong leadership acumen, adept at embracing challenges with minimal oversight
Excellent problem-solving and creative capabilities
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
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

Proficiency in ANSYS Workbench and SpaceClaim
Experience with electromagnetic and thermal FEA
Ability to code in Python and APDL
Experience pre- and post-processing of large computational models in a product development environment
Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME BPVC) related to structural design and analysis of large structures

Responsibilities

Serve as a domain expert in structural mechanics
Solve complex problems and provide recommendations by providing technical leadership and collaborating with stakeholders across CFS
Mentor junior staff within the Structural Engineering Department and other mechanical engineers that conduct structural analysis
Assist Structural Engineering Department management in development, implementation and adoption of best practices, workflows, and overall strategy
Conduct and review structural analysis for various system designs at CFS