Senior CAD Designer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission‑driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture‑backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state‑of‑the‑art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “ Senior CAD Designer ”. This is what you need to know :

Location :

Knoxville, TN

Salary :

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract : Permanent, full time

Reporting to :

CAD Integration Manager

Your role in the mission :

Type One Energy are looking for an experienced Senior CAD Designer who will be responsible for CAD designs for our stellarator fusion technologies.

The primary responsibility of the CAD Designer is to create computer aided modeling required to enable the design and fabrication of our fusion devices. You will work closely with Engineers and Scientists and be responsible for the below :

Translate mechanical design requirements into an integrated 3D configuration model.

Develop interfaces between and among stellarator systems and resolve any conflicts.

Develop accurate CAD models based on given specifications.

Convert CAD models into technical drawings for fabrication, accurate and concise callouts for fabrication specifications, and help coordinate the fabrication of components.

Excellent communication skills including verbal, presentation, and writing skills are required to enable effective interaction with technical peers, program managers, and sponsors.

What you’ll need :

Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX modeling, assemblies, drafting and Teamcenter.

Minimum of 10 years’ (preferably 15+ years’) experience in CAD design for complex mechanical systems.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in nuclear systems, fusion engineering, or high temperature materials systems is desirable.

Expertise in modeling complex surfaces.

Expertise in GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Expertise in parametric modelling.

Desired - Experience with ultra‑high vacuum systems.

Desired - AA or BA in a related engineering or design field, or equivalent work experience.

We offer :

Stock and share options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

401k retirement options

And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high‑field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest‑risk, shortest‑schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner‑intensive and capital‑efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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