Senior CAD Application Engineer

at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Location

Devens, MA

Compensation

$134k–$205k USD

Type

full time

Posted

1 months ago

Remote

Yes

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Market range · function + seniority

$160k—$206k—$242k

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Posted $205k · in the market band

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Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: 

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. 

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Senior CAD Application Engineer

CFS is hiring a Senior CAD Application Engineer to develop tools and processes to leverage the CAD NX and TC data to drive development, feed analysis tools and control systems.  In this role the Senior CAD Application Engineer must have strong mechanical design experience as well as software development experience.

We’re looking for more thinkers, doers, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.  If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

Deliver complete mechanical designs including, tolerance stacks, coordinate CTE/Structural analysis, and assembly procedures

Develop CAD design and software workflows that convert parametric models from NX CAD geometry into formats that can be used by engineering teams and control systems within analysis algorithms

Develop software automation tools that enable users to interact with NX data from Python

Develop software tooling for integrating NX model parameters, coordinate systems, and  geometry in existing scientific software tooling

Utilize software tools and the NXOpen API to enable coordinate transformations and quick access to a single source of truth

Have experience with ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 standards

Develop software tooling to ensure that CAD designs and documentation comply with industry and internal CAD standards

Be part of a matrix organization as a member of the CAD Team reporting to a CAD Team Leader/Manager

Work within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers to support our functional teams

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM related field

10 plus years of industry experience

Experienced with engineering release work flows and PLM tools

Five years of experience as a design engineer of mechanical, electro-mechanical or thermal-mechanical systems

Proven ability to extract key data using software automations for NX and TC

Experienced with GD&T per ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5

Ten plus years of experience in application of Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Self motivated and ability to apply problem solving methods

Experienced with programing Python, NXOpen API, Linux, Git and Computational Geometry

Bonus points for:

Master’s degree in engineering or STEM related field

Rigid body kinematics analysis, thermal analysis and finite element analysis

Commercialization of new technology

Must-have Requirements:

Perform activities such as typing and sitting, etc. for extended periods of time

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

Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

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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

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