Ryan Finden
About Ryan Finden
Ryan Finden is an Engineer II specializing in mechanical design engineering within the nuclear fusion sector at General Atomics. He has contributed to the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project and has a background in mechanical engineering from California State University, Northridge.
Current Role at General Atomics
Ryan Finden serves as an Engineer II in the Nuclear Fusion department at General Atomics. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to projects focused on advancing nuclear fusion technology. His work is based in San Diego, California, where he applies his expertise in mechanical design engineering.
Previous Experience in Mechanical Design Engineering
Before joining General Atomics, Ryan Finden worked as a Design Engineer at Advanced Composites Inc. from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he was involved in various design projects, enhancing his skills in mechanical engineering. Additionally, he completed a three-month internship at Polytec, Inc. in 2019, where he gained practical experience in the engineering field.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Ryan Finden earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Northridge, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. His academic background provided him with a solid foundation in mechanical design principles, which he has applied throughout his career, particularly in the nuclear fusion sector.
Student Assistant Roles at California State Universities
Ryan Finden held student assistant positions at California State University, Northridge, and California State University, Fresno. At Northridge, he worked from 2015 to 2018, supporting various departmental functions. Prior to that, he was a student assistant at Fresno from 2014 to 2015, where he gained valuable experience in an academic setting.
Contributions to the ITER Project
In his current role at General Atomics, Ryan Finden contributes to the mechanical design of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project in France. This project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of nuclear fusion as a large-scale energy source, and his involvement highlights his commitment to advancing energy technologies.