Tech Team Alpha Technician

Fuse; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering fusion energy company in San Leandro seeks dedicated individuals to join Tech Team Alpha. You will design and fabricate specialized parts, assemble complex machines, and troubleshoot equipment issues. Ideal candidates possess mechanical prowess, problem-solving skills, and fluency in English. Strong dedication and a willingness to work extended hours are essential. Opportunities to demonstrate your skills in a collaborative environment are abundant. Expect to wear many hats while contributing to a mission that aims to change the world.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling machines or working in a machine shop.
• Must be able to travel and work extended hours/weekends as needed.
• Familiarity with high-stress environments and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate specialized parts.
• Assemble complex machines under expert guidance.
• Inspect equipment and systems to troubleshoot issues.
• Repair faulty and damaged equipment.
• Conduct maintenance procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical prowess

Problem-solving skills

Fluent spoken English

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Scissor lift

Software design tools

Job description

Fuse is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to fusion energy. Our core product is TITAN: an Impedance Matched Marx Generator (IMG). TITAN is the most efficient and powerful (TW) machine of its kind. Fusers have also built and licensed Magical Unicorn and FAETON I, 2 novel pulsed power generators.

Tech Team Alpha is mostly composed of military veterans with experience in “high stress” situations where extreme attention to detail, strict adherence to safety precautions and procedures, and the “never fail” mindset are necessities. Tech Team Alpha has been successful translating their military skillsets to the Fusion mission. Each member must have extremely high levels of mechanical prowess and familiarity with all tools of the industry, from common hand tools to precision, industrial machines; Team members must also become proficient in all things radiological: from procurement to transportation, storage, security, and safe handling.

Members of Tech Team Alpha are hand picked by the CEO due to their maturity, endless dedication to mission accomplishment, and unparalleled loyalty to the company and the country.Each Team member will be intimately familiar with Fuse’s machines and will put their mechanical abilities to the test as they assemble them according to the Engineers’ exacting specifications. Team members also have to have a deep reserve of problem-solving skills to quickly troubleshoot issues that arise. They usually can't wait to get home to tinker in their shop. They're the people you want to call when something goes wrong.

You are joining an early-stage fusion company. Please expect to wear different hats and take 0 to 1 ownership of objectives. Changing the world is hard but honorable and fulfilling. You should expect to work extremely hard to make a dent. This is not a regular job. Fusers are on a mission to change the world.

Responsibilities

• Designing and fabricating specialized parts
• Assembling complex machines under expert guidance
• Inspecting equipment and systems to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Repairing faulty and damaged equipment
• Conducting maintenance procedures
• Grabbing jump balls - doing whatever needs to get done

Minimum Requirements

• Curious & hungry to learn
• No ego
• Experience assembling machines of some kind
• Fluent spoken English
• Must be able to travel and work extended hours/weekends as needed.

Additional Requirements (Nice to Have)

• Experience as an electrical contractor
• Experience welding
• Ability to drive a forklift and/or scissor lift
• Familiarity with software design tools
• Experience in a machine shop

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fuse's Aff… or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].