Senior Pulsed Power Engineer — Fusion Systems Lead

Pacific Fusion

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion in Fremont, California is seeking a Senior Pulsed Power Engineer to design, build, operate, and advance our pulsed power systems for the fusion platform. This role is hands-on and multi‑disciplinary, requiring leadership of R&D workflows, expertise in high‑voltage, high‑current architectures, controls, diagnostics, and data analysis.

You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams, drive reliability improvements, and own subsystem roadmaps from concept

Qualifications

5+ years of demonstrated experience designing and operating pulsed power systems and related experiments.
Proven ability to deliver complex R&D projects from concept to prototype to validation.
Experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists.
Expertise in pulse power and plasma diagnostics, including voltage, current, and optical instrumentation.
Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and PLC software development.
Experience with vacuum systems design, operation, and diagnostics.
Proficiency in circuit simulations and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
Familiarity with CAD software and engineering modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate pulsed power systems, including high‑voltage and high‑current architectures.
Design, build, and operate control systems for pulsed power operation, safety, and automation.
Operate pulsed power systems during testing and data acquisition campaigns, including occasional work outside regular business hours.
Ensure safe, reliable operation of high-energy systems in accordance with company safety protocols.
Acquire, process, and analyze data from pulsed power experiments to evaluate system performance and stability.
Develop tools and workflows for data collection, visualization, and interpretation.
Translate experimental results into actionable insights for next‑generation pulser design.
Take ownership of pulsed power subsystem advancement and roadmap execution.
Lead design reviews, experimental planning, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams to iterate and improve designs.
Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and diagnostic capability.