CAD Design Engineer
22 Aug 2025
Milpitas, CA, USA
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Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
83 / 100
Offer value
High-value role focusing on innovative energy solutions with strong backing and a mission-driven team, but requires relevant experience and skills.
- Work on state-of-the-art energy technologies
- Collaborate with leading experts in the field
- Engage in impactful projects that address climate change
Pros
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge fusion energy technologies
- Diverse team of professionals working on significant projects
- Engagement with innovative technologies in energy
Cons
- Specific technical skills required may limit applicant pool
- Challenges associated with industrial settings and occasional travel
- Potential hazards in a manufacturing environment
Who it's for
Mid-Level / Specialist • Onsite in Milpitas, CA
Good fit
- Mid-level CAD engineers focusing on sustainable projects
- Individuals wanting to work in innovative tech fields
- Team players eager to solve industry challenges
Not recommended for
- Entry-level applicants without relevant qualifications
- Those uncomfortable with on-site work requirements
- Professionals focused solely on routine tasks
Motivation fit
Interest in transforming energy infrastructureDesire to be part of strong mission-driven teamsCommitment to innovative engineering and research
Key skills
Expertise in CAD tools (NX, Teamcenter)Strong analytical skills in engineering contextsAbility to work collaboratively in technical teams
Score: 83/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a CAD Design Engineer
CFS is developing HTS production systems and is hiring a CAD Design Engineer to help design, develop, and build tooling, machinery, and equipment for the HTS manufacturing.
We’re looking for more thinkers, doers, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Design thermal, chemical, vacuum, and electro-mechanical tools and systems for superconducting magnet materials and supporting systems
- Work with CFS (engineering, procurement, quality, manufacturing) teams and suppliers to deliver prototype and production machinery/equipment that meets design specifications
- Perform dimensional and tolerance analysis on designs and drawings to ensure they support the functional needs of the design and suitability for the intended fabrication process
- Create and modify designs (models and supporting drawings) in NX and Teamcenter. Support the engineering team by providing design, drafting and engineering releases
- Have technical depth and proven experience with ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5 standards
- Design and release components and assemblies
- Assure that CAD designs and documentation comply with industry and internal CAD standards. Be part of a matrix organization as a member of the CAD Team reporting to a CAD Team Leader/Manager
- Work within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers to support our functional team onsite in Milpitas, CA where we specialize in High-temperature superconductors
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM related field
- Experience with engineering release work flows and PLM tools
- Three to five years of experience as a design engineer of mechanical, electro-mechanical or thermal-mechanical systems
- Ability to perform tolerance analysis
- Three to five years applying GD&T per ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5
- Minimum of three years of experience in application of Siemens NX and Teamcenter
- Experience with DFM principles and methods
- Self motivated and ability to apply problem solving methods
- Experience with rotating machinery, mechanism design, cable winding, soldering or chemical transfer systems
Bonus points for:
- Master’s degree in engineering or STEM related field
- Experience with Solidworks CAD
- Design for serviceability
- Hands on fabrication and assembly skills
- Rigid body kinematics analysis, thermal analysis and finite element analysis
- Experience designing or manufacturing vacuum systems
- Commercialization of new technology
- Experience with thin film processes or production equipment
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
#LI-Onsite
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
