Mechanical Engineer - CAD & Engineering Support

About Focused Energy

Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial fusion. Backed by our $240M Series A - the largest fully secured Series A in the global fusion industry we are scaling rapidly across multiple geographies.

Based in Germany and the US, we have brought together the top scientific and engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial scale. Focused Energy is working to realize game-changing scientific innovation that promises to deliver a clean, sustainable and abundant source of power globally.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineer – CAD & Engineering Support, you’ll produce high-quality mechanical models, drawings, and engineering documentation across Focused Energy’s projects. This is a hands-on role focused on translating design intent into accurate, well-structured CAD outputs that support manufacture, supplier engagement, assembly, and project delivery.

You’ll work across a range of technically demanding systems, including laser systems, vacuum equipment, diagnostic mounting structures, and facility mechanical infrastructure. Working closely with senior mechanical engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll provide practical design support while helping maintain consistent CAD standards, drawing conventions, and engineering documentation across the team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop detailed 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using Autodesk Inventor or an equivalent 3D CAD tool.

• Produce manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, layout models, parts lists, BOMs, and drawing registers to a high engineering standard.

• Maintain and update CAD models and associated documentation as designs evolve throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the design and development of mechanical systems such as vacuum chambers, laser system integration, diagnostic structures, and facility infrastructure.

• Identify and resolve design clashes, interface issues, documentation gaps, and inconsistencies within CAD assemblies.

• Prepare complete drawing packages and technical documentation for supplier quotation, manufacture, procurement, and design reviews.

• Review supplier drawings and documentation, support the resolution of technical queries, and communicate design status and outstanding actions clearly.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and systems engineers to support integration activities and maintain accurate assembly models.

Who You Are

• You are a capable mechanical engineer who can translate design intent into accurate models, drawings, and structured engineering documentation.

• You have a highly detail-oriented and methodical approach to CAD modelling, drawing production, and document control.

• You can manage multiple drawing and documentation tasks across concurrent projects while maintaining quality and delivery focus.

• You communicate clearly with senior engineers, suppliers, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• You proactively identify design clashes, interface risks, incomplete information, and documentation gaps before they affect delivery.

• You take ownership of your outputs and follow through on actions, revisions, technical queries, and design updates.

• You are comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment and adapting to different project disciplines and technical requirements.

• You are committed to applying engineering standards, CAD conventions, and version-control practices consistently.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with vacuum systems, chambers, precision mechanical assemblies, laser or optical system integration, or scientific instrumentation.

• Familiarity with PDM or PLM systems, CAD data management, document control, and structured version-control practices.

• Knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), supplier drawing review, prototype build support, and commissioning activities.

• Understanding of GD&T and relevant engineering drawing standards, including ISO, DIN, or equivalent conventions.

• Experience working in experimental physics, research, advanced engineering, or other multidisciplinary technical environments where mechanical systems must be integrated, manufactured, and tested.

What We Offer

• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.

• Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.

• Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.

• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.

• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.

• Vacation Days: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.

• Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a canteen with delicious lunch options daily.

• Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.

• Equipment: We offer state-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptops. In addition, you will receive a keyboard, mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.

• Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.

• Mobility with NAVIT: We partner with NAVIT to support your flexible commuting needs whether it’s a public transportation ticket, taxi rides or car-sharing you choose what fits your lifestyle.

• Fitness with Wellhub: We care about your health. Get access to a wide range of gyms, fitness studios and wellness services across Europe through our partnership with Wellhub.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.