Mechanical Design Engineer (Fusion)

Location: Hybrid in Munich, Oxford, or Zurich

Company

hirify.global is a European fusion company developing the hardware and infrastructure for commercial stellarator fusion power plants.

What you will do

• Develop detailed mechanical designs for significant systems within the Alpha stellarator and integrate them with physics, mechanical, and structural systems.
• Perform thermal and structural analysis and implement design improvements.
• Conduct technology trade-offs, materials selection, and feasibility studies for the Alpha net-energy stellarator.
• Design, deliver, and support prototyping and verification of components, materials, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
• Work with external suppliers and collaborators on the development and manufacture of components and systems.

Requirements

• Experience designing and analysing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Proficiency with CAD; experience with 3DExperience/CATIA V6 and ANSYS is beneficial.
• Experience delivering conceptual and detailed designs for mechanical, structural, thermal, or electromechanical equipment used in research, development, prototyping, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials selection for high-temperature, cryogenic, electromagnetic, or vacuum applications.
• Ability to work with external suppliers and multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to experiment and learn from mistakes.

Nice to have

• Programming experience in science and engineering, particularly Python.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on the design of a first-of-a-kind commercial fusion power plant.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary and international engineering team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford.
• Apply advanced simulation and systems thinking alongside practical engineering execution.
• Contribute to clean and sustainable fusion energy development.

Hiring process

• Recruiter interview lasting 30–45 minutes.
• Portfolio presentation and review lasting 45–60 minutes.
• Two technical panel interviews of 60 minutes each, followed by a 30-minute CEO call.