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💼 About This Role

You'll perform structural and mechanical analyses using classic hand calculations and FEM simulations to support the design and testing of fusion energy systems. Your work will directly enable cost-optimized, high-performance hardware for a groundbreaking inertial fusion startup. You'll collaborate across teams to resolve issues and drive rapid iteration from prototype through integrated test campaigns.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Perform structural/mechanical analyses for opto-mechanical, thermal-mechanical, and fluid-structure hardware.
• Validate finite element models using internal and external test data.
• Create analysis documentation and reports for design reviews and test readiness.
• Mentor junior analysts and establish best practices for modeling and margins.

📋 Requirements

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of structural/mechanical analysis experience supporting engineered hardware.
• Experience with commercial FEA tools (Altair, ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Knowledge of load paths and stress analysis for bolted joints, weldments, and pressure components.

✨ Nice to Have

• M.S. degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with test campaigns, instrumentation, and analysis correlation.
• Proficiency with Altair Optistruct and Radioss and nonlinear materials.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• ⚡ Mission-driven impact at a leading inertial fusion startup
• 💰 Competitive salary range $160k-$200k
• 🏥 Health insurance (implied standard startup package)
• 💡 Equity likely (standard for startup roles)

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Hiring Manager Interview· 60 min

🚩 Heads Up

• Requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (limits talent pool).