Mechanical Engineer, Systems and Partnerships

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 Mechanical Engineer will work with external partners to develop and execute test programs in support of General Fusion’s technology development of practical fusion energy solutions. The successful applicant will be expected to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Engineer looking for diverse and challenging work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with partners and suppliers to develop key systems, test beds, and components, including sourcing and evaluating specialized parts.
• Manage partner relationships and drive successful execution of joint development efforts.
• Design mechanical systems to solve complex engineering challenges, including analytical calculations and FEA to validate performance.
• Develop and execute test programs with partners to identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Document design decisions, test plans, and experimental results.
• Contribute to team growth through knowledge sharing, participation in design reviews, and development of efficient engineering processes.
• Promote a positive work environment and uphold safe work practices.
• Support additional tasks and projects as required.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics (mechanical specialization).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics).
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical systems or prototypes.
• Strong understanding of materials, fabrication methods.
• Experience working with partners or contractors to deliver technical outcomes.
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them from concept through execution.
• Ability to translate evolving internal requirements into clear external specifications.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with high technical complexity.

Preferred:

• Registration with EGBC as a Professional Engineer, or in progress.
• Experience in R&D or low-volume production environments.
• Experience designing for demanding conditions (e.g., high vacuum, high energy, high cleanliness).
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.

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.

The typical hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000per year. 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:

• Flexible hours
• 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:

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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.