Pulsed-Power Mechanical Engineer — Fusion Systems

Pacific Fusion; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Pacific Fusion in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, operate, and advance pulsed power systems—the core of our experimental fusion platform. You will work hands-on across high-voltage architectures, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis, taking ownership of system performance from concept to prototype to validation.

This role requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and plasma teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience designing complex systems.
• Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with engineering modeling and CAD software (SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate pulsed power systems, including high-voltage architectures and control systems.
• Lead design reviews, experimental planning, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams to iterate and improve designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

High-voltage systems

Controls engineering

Python

MATLAB

PLC programming

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL Multiphysics

SPICE

PSCAD

PLC programming

Job description

Pacific Fusion in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, operate, and advance pulsed power systems—the core of our experimental fusion platform. You will work hands-on across high-voltage architectures, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis, taking ownership of system performance from concept to prototype to validation.

This role requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and plasma teams.