Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion 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.

Knoxville, TN or Vancouver, BC. Salary:
Highly competitive plus benefits.

Contract:

Permanent, full‑time. Reporting to:
Engineering Resource Manager.

This role involves providing conceptual, preliminary and final design of systems and components for our stellarator fusion power plants, working on vacuum vessels, divertors, and plasma-facing components. Responsibilities include complex concept design development and optimization, CAD and engineering drawings, engineering analysis, laboratory testing, design reviews, TRL assessments, translating design requirements, developing technical specifications, FEA/CFD modeling with ANSYS/COMSOL, interface analysis, interpreting simulation results, procurement package development, and resolving technical questions during fabrication.

• Conceptual, preliminary and final design of systems and components for stellarator fusion power plants.
• Complex concept design development and optimization, including CAD/engineering drawings, engineering analysis and laboratory testing.
• Design reviews and TRL assessments.
• Translate design requirements into functional stellarator components and systems.
• Develop system and component designs and associated technical specifications.
• Develop and validate FEA and CFD models using ANSYS, COMSOL, and other tools.
• Analyze and align interface requirements among stellarator systems.
• Interpret simulation results to deliver actionable insights for design optimization and performance improvement.
• Develop procurement packages.
• Resolve technical questions that arise during fabrication efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert in mechanical design principles, failure modes, and lifecycle reliability.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis using ANSYS or COMSOL.
• Skilled in balancing trade-offs across performance, manufacturability, and regulation.
• Experience with design of first‑of‑a‑kind components.
• Familiarity with computer‑aided design and analysis software.
• Desirable experience with fusion energy systems and equipment.
• Highly desirable experience with Siemens NX CAD software.
• Experience operating within a PDM environment in CAD.

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.