Associate Mechanical Engineer

Realta Fusion is a rapidly growing start-up developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems to address the biggest challenge of our time tackling global climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and off) earth. We are building a team with diverse talents dedicated to making fusion energy a real solution to humanitys most pressing problem.

The Associate Mechanical Engineer will work with Realtas engineering and scientific teams to provide critical engineering and design input on Realtas technology development roadmap. The Associate Mechanical Engineer will be a critical contributor to Anvil Realtas reactor scale simple magnetic mirror and primary technology development platform and Realtas first-of-a-kind fusion pilot plant Hammir.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and technical drawings for beamline and fusion device elements support structures and components to be operated in ultra-high vacuum environments.
• Contribute to the design and development of primary and secondary mechanical fusion components and subsystems.
• Participate in efforts involving general mechanical-system design mechanical stress analysis thermal analysis and fatigue analysis.
• Work with vendors and internal resources to fabricate assemble test and validate components and systems.
• Supply hands-on support in fabrication and assembly of prototype and laboratory systems up to and including operating machine shop equipment.
• Communication: Synthesize and present technical work internally and externally communicate daily with project teams and leadership to support programmatic needs.
• Safety: Contribute to the establishment of company safety standards and lead implementation of these standards within R&D and Engineering team.
• Culture and Values: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with the companys mission values and sustainability goals promoting innovation collaboration and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications

1. Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
2. Experience with 3D CAD design with current CAD software tools (SolidWorks NX Creo etc.)
3. Some hands-on experience with machine shop practices mechanical assembly and familiar with specifying techniques for fabricating complex parts such as welding brazing EDM waterjet and milling
4. Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written verbal public presentation) to collaborate effectively with colleagues external partners and stakeholders

Applicants who do not meet the entire job specification are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

What we are working on is hard and hugely important. Realta Fusion is assembling a talented team bound together by a passion to solve humanitys biggest challenge with first-of-a-kind technology. Additionally Realta offers:

• Competitive compensation package including equity stock options
• Comprehensive benefits including health dental and vision insurance plus a retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
• Work and live in Madison Wisconsin one of Americas most livable and vibrant cities

We value diversity as a critical factor in innovation and believe a diverse team is necessary to solve the toughest problems. We aim to create an inclusive environment that unleashes the full creativity of our team members from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable laws.