Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fusion Systems Lead

Pacific Fusion Corporation; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for our fusion energy platform. You will guide complex engineering problems, maintain ambitious timelines, and ensure manufacturability with vendors and internal teams.

This role requires a top-tier technical background in mechanical design, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate across electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines to

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems while adhering to ambitious timelines.
• Lead the implementation of design changes and improvements across our systems.
• Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
• Provide structural mechanical analysis on various systems.
• Conduct design reviews and provide critical feedback to improve system performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers) to integrate system-level designs.
• Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation and specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in mechanical design and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural analysis

Design reviews

Multidisciplinary coordination

Job description

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for our fusion energy platform. You will guide complex engineering problems, maintain ambitious timelines, and ensure manufacturability with vendors and internal teams.

This role requires a top-tier technical background in mechanical design, strong analytical skills, and the ability to coordinate across electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines to