Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design and 3D modeling of fusion engine systems including chamber, first wall, and vacuum chamber
• Lead mechanical design and thermal-structural analysis of key components in steady-state and transient conditions
• Evaluate effects of cyclic heat flux, creep loading, and fatigue loading on chamber components
• Conduct thermal and structural analyses and parametric studies to validate material choices
• Participate in design reviews and risk matrix development
• Support and mentor other mechanical engineers and designers

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Nuclear, or Structural engineering
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis of structural materials
• Expert-level skills in mechanical design and CAD
• Expertise in finite element analysis using ANSYS or Abaqus
• Knowledge of FEA and spatial/time discretization techniques for PDE systems
• Familiarity with numerical material models for metallic systems
• Experience with alloys, high temperatures, and irradiation effects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power plant design
• Knowledge of Computational Materials Science or Mechanics
• Experience developing scientific codes in C++, Fortran, or Python
• Experience with fusion or nuclear technologies
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes

About the Company

Inertia is developing the technologies to build the world’s first fusion energy power plant, leveraging processes pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.