Materials Engineer

About Us:

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Position Overview:

The Material Engineer will be responsible for leading the technical success of all things related to material science in support of General Fusion’s LM26 project. The successful applicant will be expected to hit the ground running and thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, and constantly evolving work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Materials Engineer looking for diverse and challenging work where ideas quickly become prototypes and machines used by General Fusion to develop practical fusion energy solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate relationships between material structure and performance in lithium in extreme operating conditions.
• Make recommendations for material structure / design that will improve outcomes in the extreme operating conditions.
• Make recommendations to improve General Fusion’s lithium liner production process to consistently achieve recommended material conditions
• Provide materials science expertise to support the design, operation, and optimization of test beds, liner production equipment, and experimental machines.
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians to improve test bed performance and reliability
• Conduct metallurgical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing to validate material, performance, system performance, and material models.
• Perform failure analysis and material characterization using a range of analytical and experimental techniques
• Apply microscopy, spectroscopy, and other optical analysis methods to understand material behavior
• Coordinate with external laboratories for specialized testing not available in-house
• Analyze casting behavior and material performance using simulation tools
• Perform basic mechanical design, fabrication, and assembly as needed
• Develop and maintain documentation, including design details, test plans, and experimental results
• Respond quickly to evolving requirements and troubleshoot issues to maintain system uptime
• Contribute to team development through knowledge sharing, active participation in project meetings, and process improvement initiatives
• Promote a positive work environment while championing safe work practices

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Physics (materials focus preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in applied materials engineering
• Strong foundation in engineering and physics principles, with demonstrated practical application
• Proven experience with metal processing methods, including casting, cold working, hot working,machining. Specific experience with lithium or other alkali metals is an asset.
• Strong understanding of solidification theory (grain structure, segregation, phase transformations)
• Experience with manufacturing and performance characterization of fiberglass composites
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative development
• Experience working with materials in high dynamic strain is an asset
• Experience working on novel problems with limited prior art, requiring innovative solutions
• Solid understanding of materials and fabrication processes
• Data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and communicate trade-offs clearly
• Comfortable with sudden change and can pivot quickly
• Proven ability to adapt scope and deliver results under aggressive timelines
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM preferred
• Able to authenticate work; registered as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or actively working toward registration, preferred

The typical hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applicants with relevant mechanical or engineering experience. Candidates who hold P.Eng or EIT credentials will be hired under the Mechanical Engineer title. Those without these credentials will be assigned an equivalent title that matches the scope of their position.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.