Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Pulsed Power

About the role

Pacific Fusion is a company founded in 2023 dedicated to developing affordable and clean energy solutions through advanced fusion technology. We are currently working on a pulsed power system aimed at achieving net facility gain and are also developing key components for affordable fusion systems. The company is backed by significant investment and is assembling a talented team of experts from various fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems while adhering to ambitious timelines.
• Lead the implementation of design changes and improvements across our systems.
• Rapid prototyping for fusion technology applications.
• Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
• Provide structural mechanical analysis on various systems.
• Conduct design reviews and provide critical feedback to improve system performance and reliability.
• Cook up with multidisciplinary teams (including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers) to integrate system-level designs.
• Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation and specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in mechanical design and manufacturing technologies.
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. A Master’s Degree or PhD is a plus.
• 6+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software, such as Creo or NX CAD.
• Experience in the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful mechanical designs.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience in hands-on engineering design, rapid iteration, and creative problem solving in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Pay

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision