Director of Fusion Facility Engineering & Operations

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics seeks a highly experienced Director of Engineering & Operations to lead the DIII-D National Fusion Facility's technical operations, engineering, maintenance, and continued development. This role ensures safe, reliable operation of a complex experimental facility and guides multidisciplinary teams across engineering and operations to achieve upgrades and research objectives.

You will manage program plans, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, while collaborating with GA

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering and operations in large-scale, complex facilities.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical and operational leadership for the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
• Oversee day-to-day facility operations, maintenance, and system readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Engineering oversight

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Job description

General Atomics seeks a highly experienced Director of Engineering & Operations to lead the DIII-D National Fusion Facility's technical operations, engineering, maintenance, and continued development. This role ensures safe, reliable operation of a complex experimental facility and guides multidisciplinary teams across engineering and operations to achieve upgrades and research objectives.

You will manage program plans, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics, while collaborating with GA