Staff Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum Systems

• Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, plus 8+ years’ work experience
• Extensive experience and expertise in 3D CAD design with current CAD software tools (SolidWorks, NX, Creo, etc.) and familiar with PDM
• Demonstrated understanding of pressure vessel design, structural analysis, heat transfer, and thermal analysis, and the ability to leverage FEA tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL to solve engineering problems
• Deep expertise of vacuum pump technologies (ion, turbomolecular, scroll, diffusion, cryogenically cooled panels, getters, etc…) and sealing and bakeout techniques for large vacuum chambers
• Highly proficient in vacuum conductance and pump down modelling and optimization using tools such as MolFlow, VacTran, hand calculations, or other
• Substantial technical experience with advanced knowledge and judgement in most of the following areas: Design, commissioning, and operation of ultra-high vacuum systems and parts compatible with vacuum environments Welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes and techniques Project management abilities defined as the ability to control scope, cost, and schedule Metrology, inspection, quality control, and test methods related to manufacturing using CMMs, laser trackers, FARO arms, or other test equipment
• Design, commissioning, and operation of ultra-high vacuum systems and parts compatible with vacuum environments
• Welding, machining, and mechanical assembly processes and techniques
• Project management abilities defined as the ability to control scope, cost, and schedule
• Metrology, inspection, quality control, and test methods related to manufacturing using CMMs, laser trackers, FARO arms, or other test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and safely direct activities of small teams of technical personnel
• Ability to interact and communicate efficiently with researchers, engineers, designers, machinists, and technicians to provide a high level of customer service
• GD&T and P&ID proficiency within ASME standards
• Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, public presentation) to collaborate effectively with colleagues, external partners, and stakeholders

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Direct experience with cryogenic systems for ultra-high vacuum applications
• Strong interest in exploring emerging vacuum technologies such as NEG, combination pumps, magnetic-field resistant gauges, and others
• Experience in designing for and working within radiation environments
• Experience with high-voltage systems, megawatt-scale heating and cooling systems, and specialty materials for fusion or particle accelerator applications
• Experience with nuclear Commercial-Grade Dedication (CGD) or related standards

What we are working on is hard… and hugely important.

Realta Fusion is assembling a talented team bound together by a passion to solve humanity’s 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 America’s 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.