Electrical Design Engineer

Pacificfusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the clean energy sector is seeking an Electrical and Controls Panel Design Engineer to enhance its groundbreaking fusion energy projects. The successful candidate will play a vital role in designing facility-level electrical systems and collaborating closely with project engineers and technicians to ensure operational success. This position offers a competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing the company's commitment to clean energy and climate action.

Benefits

Industry-competitive salary

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electrical system integration for large scientific facilities.
• Familiarity with high- and low-voltage distribution and facility layout best practices.
• Experience generating wiring diagrams and conduit specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify facility-level electrical systems including power distribution and cable routing.
• Develop installation plans and cable schedules for diagnostic systems.
• Support onsite wiring and system checkout activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical system integration

Cable management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

About the role

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Electrical and Controls Panel Design Engineer to support the installation, integration, and maintenance of electrical subsystems supporting fusion diagnostics and facility infrastructure. This role will focus on power supplies, cable routing and integration, facility wiring, and supporting large-scale instrumentation systems.

The ideal candidate will bring practical field experience in electrical infrastructure design, integration, and troubleshooting for scientific facilities, along with strong organizational skills to maintain technical standards and facility documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify facility-level electrical systems including power distribution, cable routing, rack population, conduit specifications, and integration support.

• Develop installation plans, cable schedules, and routing diagrams for complex diagnostic systems.

• Support onsite wiring, power supply installation, and system checkout activities.

• Interface with project engineers, facility managers, and technicians to ensure electrical infrastructure meets operational needs.

• Maintain accurate facility records and documentation for electrical systems and upgrades.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Hands-on experience with electrical system integration for large scientific, industrial, or aerospace facilities.

• Familiarity with high- and low-voltage distribution, cable management, and facility layout best practices.

• Experience generating wiring diagrams, rack layouts, and conduit specifications.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred:

• Background in laboratory, national lab, or aerospace facility electrical operations.

• Experience with installation and maintenance of high-speed and low-noise instrumentation cabling.

• Familiarity with facility safety regulations and standards.

Benefits:

• 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

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.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.