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CAD Designer

Type One Energy
Knoxville, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If You Are Searching For The Best New Ideas And Share Our Vision, Join Us As a “CAD Designer ”. This Is What You Need To Know

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: CAD Integration Manager

Your Role In The Mission

We are looking for an experienced CAD Designer who will be responsible for CAD designs for our stellarator fusion technologies.

Required

The primary responsibility of the CAD Designer is to create computer aided modeling required to enable the design and fabrication of our fusion devices. You will work closely with Engineers and Scientists and will be responsible for the below:

  • Translate mechanical design requirements into an integrated 3D configuration model.
  • Develop interfaces between and among stellarator systems and resolve any conflicts.
  • Develop accurate CAD models based on given specifications.
  • Convert CAD models into technical drawings for fabrication, accurate and concise callouts for fabrication specifications, and help coordinate the fabrication of components.
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction with technical peers, program managers, and sponsors.

What You’ll Need

  • Proficiency in Siemens NX modeling, assemblies, drafting and Teamcenter.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a CAD designer.
  • Strong experience in Siemens NX surfacing.
  • Strong experience in parametric design.
  • Desired - AA or BA in a related engineering or design field, or equivalent work experience.

We Offer

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

  • Stock and share options 📈
  • Relocation allowance 💰
  • Insurance plans 🩺
  • 401k retirement options 💸
  • And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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