Manager, Structural Engineering

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Manager, Structural Engineering

The structural engineering manager will lead a small group of mechanical engineers focused on structural, thermal, and electromagnetic analysis. The manager will review and conduct calculations, and deliver presentations. The manager may interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders to define the scope of analyses for their team and help escalate structural risks to leadership.

What you'll do:

• Provide technical review and approval of calculations and reports generated by their team
• Assist in developing and implementing workflows, guides, and best practices for the structural engineering department
• Ensure consistent processes, methods and quality for work product delivered by their team
• Foster a peer review culture within their team
• Develop the technical proficiency and careers of their team
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the scope of calculations
• Ensure calculation fidelity is balanced with stakeholder timelines
• Ensure that work is balanced across the team according to skills and bandwidth
• Participate in design reviews on behalf of the structural engineering department
• Assist the central engineering department in making data-driven decisions

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g. Aerospace Engineering)
• Proficiency in Ansys Workbench and SpaceClaim
• 5 years of professional experience performing finite element analysis
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, material properties, and stress analysis
• Solid knowledge of the fundamentals of computational structural mechanics, including non-linear materials, contacts, and fatigue
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Bonus points:

• Leadership experience

Essential Requirements:

• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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