Senior Fusion Target Fabrication Engineer - Assembly

Pacific Fusion Corporation; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

401k matching

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion Corporation is seeking a Senior Target Fabrication Engineer to bridge target design and production. You will lead precision assembly of complex fusion targets with micron-level accuracy, manage end-to-end delivery, and ensure schedules and budgets are met.

This role anchors cross-functional collaboration between scientists, engineers, and fabrication technicians. Join a fast-growing team advancing a pulser-driven inertial fusion program, with equity and generous benefits, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s or PhD is a plus.
• Proven experience in project management within a precision engineering environment, specifically managing the delivery of complex assemblies.
• Hands-on expertise in precision assembly techniques and a deep understanding of GD&T and technical drawings.
• Ability to drive a project through all stages of development, from initial concept and prototyping to high-cadence internal delivery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to act as a technical liaison between scientists, engineers, and fabrication technicians.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling for the design of assembly jigs, fixtures, and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of fusion targets to internal departments, ensuring all technical requirements, budgets, and schedules are met.
• Lead the precision assembly of complex target systems, utilizing specialized techniques to integrate components with micron-level accuracy.
• Coordinate across working groups to understand internal customer requirements and translate them into actionable fabrication and assembly plans.
• Design and implement assembly fixtures and specialized tooling to improve the repeatability and reliability of target builds.
• Establish project timelines and resource plans to transition from R&D prototypes to a high-throughput production environment.
• Oversee quality control and documentation for delivered targets, ensuring each assembly meets rigorous design intent and inspection standards.

Skills

Project management

Precision assembly techniques

GD&T

Technical drawings

Communication skills

CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Pacific Fusion Corporation is seeking a Senior Target Fabrication Engineer to bridge target design and production. You will lead precision assembly of complex fusion targets with micron-level accuracy, manage end-to-end delivery, and ensure schedules and budgets are met.

This role anchors cross-functional collaboration between scientists, engineers, and fabrication technicians. Join a fast-growing team advancing a pulser-driven inertial fusion program, with equity and generous benefits, and a