Senior Mechanical Engineer — Vacuum Systems for Fusion

Pacific Fusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 138,100 - 263,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-competitive salary

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion in San Leandro is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of vacuum seals for their pulsed magnetic inertial fusion platform. The role requires over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, specifically with vacuum systems. Responsibilities include designing seals, leading experimental testing, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers an industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including equity options and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience with a focus on vacuum seals and systems.
• Strong proficiency in CAD, FEM, and engineering analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze large, high-performance vacuum seals for various interfaces.
• Lead experimental design and testing of vacuum seals.
• Conduct research into novel sealing techniques and evaluations.
• Perform FMEA and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Design test assemblies for seal validation.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Proficiency in CAD

Proficiency in FEM

Tolerance analysis

FMEA expertise

Seal design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field

Job description

Pacific Fusion in San Leandro is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and integration of vacuum seals for their pulsed magnetic inertial fusion platform. The role requires over 8 years of experience in mechanical design, specifically with vacuum systems. Responsibilities include designing seals, leading experimental testing, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers an industry-competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including equity options and generous paid time off.