Senior Fuel Cycle and Blanket Mechanical Engineer

Join the power movement as a Senior R&D Electromagnetic Analysis Engineer
 
The R&D team’s mission at CFS is to vet potential technical solutions in order to guide the overall SPARC subsystem design, and plan for the technology needs of future fusion power plants and spin-off projects.  The Electromagnetics Analysis Engineer within the R&D team will perform electromagnetic (EM) analysis of superconducting magnets using finite element and other methods. This analysis includes the non-linear, anisotropic behavior of high-temperature superconductors (HTS) in both insulated and non-insulated magnet systems. Incorporating complex multi-physics (heat transfer, fluids, mechanics, etc) system behavior into simplified, elegant network circuit and/or FEA models are also crucial to modelling the multi-physics behavior of superconducting magnets. The Electromagnetics Analysis Engineer will also work with a team of experimentalists and engineers to validate simulations against experimental data. Familiarity with both commercial finite element analysis software packages and developing custom in-house code in python and extensions of commercial packages is necessary.
 
This work is conducted within a multi-disciplinary team of physicists and engineers. Participation and clear, concise communication in design and test activities is necessary to both inform design decisions and correlate models to experiment.

What you'll do:

- Lead and contribute to the design of fluid process systems for testing at varying scales

- Develop specifications and designs of high-temperature molten salt process equipment, including vessels, tanks, valves, pumps and piping systems

- Be the technical lead interfacing with suppliers and construction teams to procure, install and commission process equipment

- At later project stages, support fixed equipment mechanical reliability

- Support pipe stress evaluations working with piping stress engineers

- Collaborate across CFS teams to incorporate R&D learnings and interfacing system requirements into component designs and specifications

- Actively engage with suppliers, contactors and CFS teams to put safety first at all project stages

- Track projects and tasks against milestones and report progress up and across the organization

What we’re looking for:

- Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

- 8+ years of work experience

- Detailed knowledge of ASME BPVC and B31.3 and their use in designing process equipment and piping systems

- Design of industrial scale fixed equipment

- Design of higher temperature equipment and components

- Management of external partners and suppliers

- Design for hazardous fluid service

- Experience at a refinery, chemical plant, or heavy industrial facility preferred

- Familiarity with design/construction codes and standards such as ASME Section I, ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 510, API 570 AND API 579 preferred

- Familiarity with P&IDs, CAD, process flow diagrams, analysis such as heat and mass balances

- Strong commitment to designing for and working in a safety-prioritized environment.

- Ability to learn new skills/subject matter quickly

- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others

- Ability to clearly express and critique ideas

- Great communication and organizational skills

- Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity

Bonus points for:

- Experience with corrosive fluid systems

- Experience with rotating equipment design, procurement, installation, commissioning and reliability.

- Experience with molten salt systems

- Experience with electro-chemical systems

- Analysis of pipe stress and support systems

- Analysis of vessel nozzle loads and stresses

- CAD software

Must-have requirements:

- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

- Perform activities such as typing, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

- Willing to occasionally travel to suppliers and support commissioning/test activities

- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
 
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
 
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
 
•  Competitive compensation with equity
•  13 Company-wide Holidays
•  Flexible vacation days
•  10 sick days
•  Generous parental leave policy
•  Health, dental, and vision insurance
•  401(k) with employer matching
•  Professional growth opportunities
•  Team-building activities