Senior Structures Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: Fremont, California, United States

Salary: $156,500–$234,800 USD per year base salary, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global is a fusion-energy startup developing a pulser-driven inertial fusion system designed to deliver more fusion energy output than stored energy input and enable affordable clean power.

What you will do

• Design steel structures for the fusion demonstration system and perform detailed structural analysis and calculations.
• Optimize critical steel hardware for structural integrity, cost, weight, manufacturability, modularity, and durability.
• Review existing designs and recommend improvements to load-bearing capacity, efficiency, and cost.
• Lead design reviews and provide feedback to improve system performance and reliability.
• Coordinate system-level integration with electrical, manufacturing, and construction teams.
• Develop design documentation and specifications, ensure compliance with industry standards and codes, and manage risk mitigation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer and advanced knowledge of designing and building large structures.
• Advanced CAD skills, such as Creo, and experience applying Finite Element Analysis.
• Experience developing and launching successful mechanical designs, including hands-on design, rapid iteration, and laboratory problem solving.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability.
• Leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity plan.
• 6% employer 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, and paid family leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Work alongside scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion and hard-tech industries.