Pulsed Power Engineer — Fusion R&D Lead

Pacific Fusion; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion in Fremont, CA is seeking a highly hands-on Pulsed Power Engineer to design, build, operate, and advance pulsed power systems for our experimental fusion platform. You will work across high-voltage architectures, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis, taking ownership of system performance and roadmap.

The role demands leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, designing tests, analyzing results, and translating findings into next-generation pulser designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years designing and operating pulsed power systems.
• Proven ability to deliver complex R&D projects from concept to prototype.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.
• Expertise in pulse power and plasma diagnostics, including voltage, current, and optical instrumentation.
• Strong background in electronics design, control systems, and PLC software.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate pulsed power systems, including high-voltage and high-current architectures.
• Design, build, and operate control systems for pulsed power operation, safety, and automation.
• Operate pulsed power systems during testing and data acquisition campaigns, including occasional work outside regular business hours.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of high-energy systems in accordance with company safety protocols.
• Acquire, process, and analyze data from pulsed power experiments to evaluate system performance and stability.
• Develop tools and workflows for data collection, visualization, and interpretation.
• Translate experimental results into actionable insights for next‑generation pulser design.
• Take ownership of pulsed power subsystem advancement and roadmap execution.
• Lead design reviews, experimental planning, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams to iterate and improve designs.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and diagnostic capability.

Skills

Pulsed power

High voltage systems

Diagnostics

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Control systems

PLC software

Team leadership

Vacuum systems

Education

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

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

SPICE

PSCAD

COMSOL Multiphysics

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Pacific Fusion in Fremont, CA is seeking a highly hands-on Pulsed Power Engineer to design, build, operate, and advance pulsed power systems for our experimental fusion platform. You will work across high-voltage architectures, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis, taking ownership of system performance and roadmap.

The role demands leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, designing tests, analyzing results, and translating findings into next-generation pulser designs.