What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer-Diagnostics and Port Space Integration position at Type One Energy?
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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 Senior Mechanical Engineer-Diagnostics And Port Space Integration. This Is What You Need To Know
Location: Knoxville TN (Other office locations may be available)
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager
Your Role In The Mission
The primary function of this position is to provide mechanical engineering design lead for conceptual, preliminary and final design of plasma diagnostics for our stellarator fusion power plants. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Diagnostics and Port Space Integration will work focusing on a variety of projects related to plasma diagnostics and port space integration within our vacuum and cryostat vessel.
Responsibilities
In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…
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.
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 Senior Mechanical Engineer-Diagnostics And Port Space Integration. This Is What You Need To Know
Location: Knoxville TN (Other office locations may be available)
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager
Your Role In The Mission
The primary function of this position is to provide mechanical engineering design lead for conceptual, preliminary and final design of plasma diagnostics for our stellarator fusion power plants. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Diagnostics and Port Space Integration will work focusing on a variety of projects related to plasma diagnostics and port space integration within our vacuum and cryostat vessel.
Responsibilities
- Lead and initiate the mechanical engineering efforts for plasma diagnostics, particularly related to port space integration and in-vessel components from conceptual design review through commissioning
- Lead the mechanical engineering interface efforts between ports, diagnostic teams and other subsystems
- Identify important mechanical engineering challenges to be solved by diagnostic team members
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Work with the plasma diagnostic technical lead to plan out cost, schedule and resources for mechanical engineering activities for plasma diagnostics
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, Master’s degree is preferred.
- 10 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage complex technical challenges and teams.
- Proficiency in mechanical design principles in structural, thermal, and fluid mechanics, failure modes, and lifecycle reliability
- Proficiency in cost, schedule, and resource planning.
- Skilled in balancing trade-offs across performance, manufacturability, and regulation.
- Experience with design of first of a kind components.
- Experience working with sensors or diagnostics
- Familiarity with Computer Aided Design and Finite Element Analysis software
- Experience with design of fusion or fission energy systems and equipment is desirable
- Experience with UHV, cryogenics, steady-state cooling is desirable
In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…
- A hybrid work policy
- Stock options
- Relocation allowance
- Insurance plans
- Retirement options
- And many more great voluntary benefits
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.