Renewable Energy Engineer

6 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand black Full time

About OpenStar Technologies

At OpenStar, we are committed to developing clean, carbon-free energy solutions that can help mitigate the climate crisis. Our team of talented engineers and physicists is working on a cutting-edge project to harness the power of fusion, generating safe and sustainable electricity.

We empower our team members with meaningful responsibility and foster an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, as we believe that collaboration and teamwork are key to driving progress in this field.

Job Description: As a Mechanical Engineer within our Subsystems Team, you will be responsible for providing thermal, structural, and materials expertise to the design process of our HTS power supplies and/or cryogenic systems. This role requires experience in mechanical design for extreme environments, thermal modeling for mechanical systems, and designing thermal connections.

Desired Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline
  • 3-5+ years of experience as a mechanical engineer in a fast-paced R&D environment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design for extreme environments
  • Thermal modeling for mechanical systems
  • Designing thermal connections
  • Navigating design trade-offs between different cryogenic systems/plants


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