Mechanical Design Engineer - Type One Energy

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡ 

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognized for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a MechanicalDesign Engineer. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville (TN) or Madison (WI)

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager

Your role in the mission: 

 Type One Energy are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with first of a kind design and integration skills. 

The primary function of this position is to provide conceptual, preliminary and final design of systems and components for our stellarator fusion power plants. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work of a variety of projects and systems including vacuum vessels, divertors and plasma facing components. Other responsibilities include:

• Translating design requirements into functional stellarator components and systems.
• Develop system and component designs and associated technical specifications for our stellarator systems.
• Analyze and align the interface requirements between and among stellarator systems.
• Develop procurement packages.
• Resole any technical questions which may occur during the fabrication efforts.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, Master’s degree is preferred.
  
• Experience with design of first of a kind components.
  
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design and Analysis software
  
• Experience with design of fusion energy systems and equipment is desirable
  
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD software is highly desirable.
  
• Experience operating within a PDM environment in CAD

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

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

About Us:

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. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system.

Our 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. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to clean energy. 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.