Senior Mechanical Engineer San Leandro, CA

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 was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

Pacific Fusion is seeking an exceptional Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team and create the path to commercial fusion energy. You will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems integral to our advanced fusion energy systems. This role requires a top-tier combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset to meet the exciting challenges in the field of fusion energy. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead collaborative and challenging projects and play a vital role in driving the overall development effort.

What You’ll Do

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.

Participate in risk assessments and