Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will significantly contribute to the design, analysis, validation and realisation of Proxima’s Alpha stellarator fusion machine. Your innovative and detailed engineering work will deliver robust mechanical, structural, and thermal performance of critical systems, tooling and manufacturing processes. You will also work with external collaborators and suppliers to develop the designs, equipment, systems and materials that will enable Proxima’s mission to deliver clean, sustainable fusion energy.

Responsibilities

Shape the architecture of the world’s first commercial fusion power plant – Own system-level decisions that determine how a first-of-a-kind energy technology is designed, integrated, and ultimately deployed at scale; Solve some of the most complex engineering challenges – Work across tightly coupled disciplines (plasma physics, magnets, cryogenics, manufacturing, controls, and more) to resolve critical trade-offs and turn cutting-edge science into a functioning product; Design real hardware with a pragmatic, fast-moving team from all over the world – Combine advanced simulation and systems thinking with a strong execution mindset, focusing on practical engineering solutions that accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy; Develop innovative solutions and detailed mechanical designs for significant systems within the Alpha stellarator, ensuring integration with the broader physics, mechanical and structural systems; Carry out thermal and structural analysis and assessment of mechanical designs, providing design input and implementing recommended design improvements; Conduct technology trade-offs, materials selections and feasibility studies to facilitate the successful identification of the Alpha net energy stellarator; Design, deliver, and support the prototyping and verification of the components, materials, assemblies and manufacturing processes selected for Alpha; Work with external suppliers and collaborators to assist and guide the development and manufacture of the components and systems that will come together to demonstrate the net energy Alpha stellarator

Requirements

High performers with excellent communication and problem-solving skills who love challenges and are not afraid to experiment, take risks, and learn from mistakes; Experience in designing and analysing mechanical components and assemblies, with proficiency in CAD; Experience in designing and delivering the conceptual and detailed design of mechanical, structural, thermal or electro-mechanical equipment, particularly for use in research, development, prototyping and manufacturing; Knowledge and experience of designing and selecting materials for some or all of the following engineering applications: high temperature, cryogenic, electromagnetic, vacuum; Demonstrated ability to work with and manage external suppliers, with multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, dynamic settings

Nice to have

Experience with 3DExperience/CATIA v6 and ANSYS; Proficiency with programming languages used in science and engineering (particularly Python)