About the role
The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, PDM will work with Realta’s engineering and scientific teams to provide critical engineering and design input on Realta’s technology development roadmap. The Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, PDM will be a critical contributor to Anvil – Realta’s reactor scale simple magnetic mirror and primary technology development platform – and Realta’s first-of-a-kind fusion pilot plant, Hammir. Realta Fusion is a rapidly growing start-up developing magnetic mirror fusion energy systems to address the biggest challenge of our time – tackling global climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and off) earth. We are building a team with diverse talents dedicated to making fusion energy a real solution to humanity’s most pressing problem.
Responsibilities Lead the 3D model development and facilities integration of large mechanical assemblies from conceptual design through installation and commissioning. Interface with science and engineering teams to aid design, development, and deployment of fusion devices. Work closely with engineering leadership to develop, roll out, continually improve, and enforce engineering standards and best practices. Define user accounts and permissions, host PDM and CAD training, establish role-based access control, and manage engineering software licenses and seats. Set up and maintain PDM vaults, data cards, workflows, templates, macros, and revision control systems. Mentor and train staff, uphold engineering rigor and design quality, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to standardize PDM workflows. Communication: Synthesize and present technical work internally and externally, communicate daily with project teams and leadership to support programmatic needs. Safety: Contribute to the establishment of company safety standards and lead implementation of these standards within R&D and Engineering team. Culture and Values: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with the company's mission, values, and sustainability goals, promoting innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement. Required