Pulsed Power Mechanical Engineer for Fusion Systems

Pacific Fusion Corporation

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Fremont, CA to design, build, operate, and advance pulsed power systems—core to our experimental fusion platform. You will lead cross-disciplinary efforts across mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams, owning performance, safety, and development roadmaps.

The role requires 2+ years of experience in complex systems, strong electronics/control background, and CAD/analysis tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
2+ years of demonstrated experience designing complex systems.
Experience designing, developing, testing and building prototype mechanical/electrical systems.
Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and PLC software development.
Proficiency in circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE, PSCAD, COMSOL, or similar) and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
Familiarity with engineering modeling and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, or COMSOL Multiphysics).

Responsibilities

Design, build, operate pulsed power systems, including high-voltage and high-current architectures, 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.