Job Description

General Fusion is transforming how the world is energized by developing the first commercially viable fusion power plant. Fusion will deliver clean, safe and on-demand power at industrial scale, providing a powerful complement to renewables and a pathway to a zero-emission grid.

Combining new technologies, proven industrial processes, and advances in fundamental fusion science, General Fusion aims to be the first in the world to develop commercial fusion power. Key performance requirements have been demonstrated at the system level, setting the stage for building a pre-commercial fusion power prototype.

Position Overview: General Fusion is currently hiring for a Senior or Lead Mechanical Engineer. Reporting to the Director, Diagnostics and Controls, the Lead mechanical engineer will work directly within Diagnostic and control team. The successful candidate to this role will leverage personal, internal and external expertise effectively to solve the complex design challenges of these key systems. Value is defined by design success. ( I.e. the quality and reliability of equipment in service)

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with physicists, electrical and other mechanical engineers to design physic implementation of diagnostic hardware
• Adaptation to changing design interfaces
• Lead on mechanical design of a complex Integrated system with multiple stakeholders and difficult design requirements including:

-Shock Loading

-Interaction with High Voltage pulsed power electrical components and Magnetic fields

- Accommodation of instrumentation (optical, electrical signal transfer/ vision systems)

-High vacuum

In this role you are:

• Able to play a key role in R&D Mechanical Design
• Innovative, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pragmatic
• Able to develop new solutions to technical problems
• Quick learner for new physics
• Adaptable to changes in requirements

Relevant Education, Skills and Experience

Education:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or other relevant fields.

Experience:

Required:

• At least 8-10 years of Mechanical Design and R&D experience of complex devices ( ex. subsea, down hole oil and gas, aerospace, high power electrical, etc.)
• Design with Advanced Materials
• Proven sub-contractor management
• Experience of developing new solutions to technical problems
• Sub-contractor management
• Design in Complex systems.
• Experience with High voltage/pulsed power
• Materials engineering
• Team leadership
• Dynamic mechanical stress/strain analysis (e.g. ansys or similar)

Preferred:

• Strong experience with R&D and Mechanical Design.
• Collaboration with engineering consultant and vendors

General Fusion seeks individuals who are self-motivated, have good communication skills and are comfortable with creative problem solving independently and within a group.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks' vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture - social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.