Senior Metrology Engineer: Precision for Fusion Targets

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion Corporation seeks a Senior Metrology Engineer to lead dimensional integrity and quality for precision components in our pulsed power fusion system. You will develop metrology processes and data-driven feedback loops essential for achieving micron-level tolerances in fusion targets.

You will craft in-process inspection procedures, fixtures, and measurement workflows, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams to scale from prototyping to high-throughput production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• Expert-level knowledge of metrology and precision manufacturing; GD&T and engineering drawings mastery.
• Ability to plan integration of inspection systems into workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven process improvement for fabrication yields.
• Effective communication and collaboration with scientists, engineers, technicians.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling for measurement setups and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and establish in-process inspection procedures across fabrication stages.
• Coordinate across technical groups to capture production and quality requirements for targets and sub-assemblies.
• Design and fabricate specialized inspection fixtures for high-precision measurement and handling.
• Perform measurement analysis of components using diamond turning, plating, and thin-film processes.
• Establish metrology capabilities and data workflows for prototyping to production scale.
• Select and qualify metrology equipment based on target requirements, cost, schedule, and precision.

Skills

Metrology

GD&T

Engineering drawings

CAD modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Master’s or PhD (advantage)

Tools

CAD software

Diamond turning

Non-contact metrology

Radiography

Tomography

Job description

Pacific Fusion Corporation seeks a Senior Metrology Engineer to lead dimensional integrity and quality for precision components in our pulsed power fusion system. You will develop metrology processes and data-driven feedback loops essential for achieving micron-level tolerances in fusion targets.

You will craft in-process inspection procedures, fixtures, and measurement workflows, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams to scale from prototyping to high-throughput production.