CAD Design Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Milpitas, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-08-21

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.

The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.

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 working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 CAD Design Engineer

CFS is developing HTS production systems and is hiring a CAD Design Engineer to help design, develop, and build tooling, machinery, and equipment for the HTS manufacturing.

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.

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.

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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.

What you'll do:

Design thermal, chemical, vacuum, and electro-mechanical tools and systems for superconducting magnet materials and supporting systems

Work with CFS (engineering, procurement, quality, manufacturing) teams and suppliers to deliver prototype and production machinery/equipment that meets design specifications

Perform dimensional and tolerance analysis on designs and drawings to ensure they support the functional needs of the design and suitability for the intended fabrication process

Create and modify designs (models and supporting drawings) in NX and Teamcenter. Support the engineering team by providing design, drafting and engineering releases

Have technical depth and proven experience with ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 standards

Design and release components and assemblies

Assure 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 team onsite in Milpitas, CA where we specialize in High-temperature superconductors

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM related field

Experience with engineering release work flows and PLM tools

Three to five years of experience as a design engineer of mechanical, electro-mechanical or thermal-mechanical systems

Ability to perform tolerance analysis

Three to five years applying GD&T per ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5

Minimum of three years of experience in application of Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Experience with DFM principles and methods

Self motivated and ability to apply problem solving methods

Experience with rotating machinery, mechanism design, cable winding, soldering or chemical transfer systems

Bonus points for:

Master’s degree in engineering or STEM related field

Experience with Solidworks CAD

Design for serviceability

Hands on fabrication and assembly skills

Rigid body kinematics analysis, thermal analysis and finite element analysis

Experience designing or manufacturing vacuum systems

Commercialization of new technology

Experience with thin film processes or production equipment

Must-have Requirements:

Perform activities such as typing, standing, 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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