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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Milpitas, California
Full Time
Posted October 17, 2025
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Job Description

A Principal Mechanical Engineer responsible for designing and implementing advanced research and development equipment and complex machinery for fusion energy technology, collaborating across engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced R&D equipment and complex machinery
  • Collaborate across engineering and technology functions to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and high performance
  • Mentor team members and solve complex design problems

Requirements

  • The candidate must have strong technical expertise in mechanical engineering related to the design and implementation of advanced research and development equipment and complex machinery.
  • The candidate must have procedural discipline in engineering practices.
  • The candidate must have the ability to collaborate across engineering and technology functions to ensure the development of safe, reliable, and high-performance equipment.
  • The candidate must have experience working on complex design problems in a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate must have experience mentoring other engineers or team members.
  • The candidate must be willing to work onsite at Commonwealth Fusion Systems facilities.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule: Onsite, fast-paced environment
Work environment perks: Collaborative, innovative, diverse, mission-driven culture
Additional benefits: Mentoring opportunities, involvement in cutting-edge technology, compliance with export control laws

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