Project Manager

Fusion Energy Base; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Company-paid holidays

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base seeks a Project Manager in Livermore, California. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects from concept through execution while leading cross‑functional teams. You will be responsible for coordinating project activities, managing budgets and deliverables, as well as applying technical knowledge to support decision-making.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in project management within a technical environment and possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management within a technical or scientific environment.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications are preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end execution of projects with project lead.
• Drive project progress by tracking tasks and managing timelines.
• Facilitate cross‑functional discussions and resolve conflicts.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical understanding

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Overview

Inertia is seeking a highly driven Project Manager with a strong technical foundation in laser systems or hard science environments to lead complex, cross‑functional projects from concept through execution. This role is ideal for someone who drives decisions and leads teams to deliver results. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and project leadership, with the ability to connect engineering, design, and physics concepts to execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end execution of projects with project lead, including gathering requirements and managing schedule, budget, and deliverables.
• Drive project progress by tracking tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring accountability across teams.
• Facilitate and lead cross‑functional discussions, resolving conflicts and driving decisions forward.
• Develop project plans, charters, and reporting to communicate status, risks, and milestones clearly.
• Identify and mitigate risks, removing blockers to keep projects on track.
• Apply technical understanding to support decision‑making and guide project direction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project coordination or project management within a technical or scientific environment (Laser experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical/science field.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certifications.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and drive outcomes without heavy oversight.
• Strong experience in project lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and drive deliverables.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project required; Jira a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000; the pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education. We offer market‑competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company‑paid holidays, matching 401(k), and more!

About Inertia

Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically‑proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi‑year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls, security classification and/or designation as Controlled Unclassified Information. Employment in this position is conditioned on the candidate’s eligibility for, obtaining and maintaining appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, to the extent required, including without limitation a security clearance, export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items technology or information.