Senior Mechanical Engineer
Transmutex SALos Alamos, New Mexico, United States
Posted February 2, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Transmutex SA is an innovative company focused on reinventing nuclear energy by addressing core concerns of cost, safety, and proliferation. Utilizing research validated at CERN, they employ particle accelerators to induce transmutation for carbon-free energy generation. Their ambitious goal is to accelerate the fight against climate change and achieve industrial-scale within a decade.
Job Description
Transmutex, founded near CERN, is pioneering advancements in nuclear energy, medicine, and waste recycling using an accelerator-driven system (ADS) and Thorium fuel. Recognized in the U.S. and awarded an ARPA-E grant, they're establishing a new team at Los Alamos National Laboratory and seek a Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop a highly reliable ion source and particle accelerator beamline design.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing, preferably within design practices for high reliability and/or a related field such as particle accelerators.
- Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks, CATIA).
- Strong knowledge of materials selection and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
