Avalanche Energy
Test Infrastructure Engineer
$120K–$180K
Seattle, Washington · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- Three or more years in tooling, test, manufacturing, or R&D engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Designs, builds, commissions, and maintains test infrastructure and facility systems supporting fusion experiments, from initial requirements through operation and upkeep.
What you'll do
- Develop and integrate test cells, fixtures, tooling, equipment supports, utility systems, and experimental infrastructure.
- Take infrastructure projects through CAD, drawings, fabrication, installation, checkout, documentation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Work with engineers, scientists, technicians, and operators to prepare experiments, resolve test issues, and improve safety and reliability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong mechanical design skills, including 3D CAD, detailed drawings, tolerancing, material selection, and design for fabrication and assembly.
- Hands-on experience building, installing, commissioning, maintaining, or repairing equipment you designed; experience designing fixtures, tooling, test stands, prototype equipment, or industrial machinery.
- Three or more years of experience in tooling, test, manufacturing, or R&D engineering.
Nice to have
- Experience with SolidWorks or a comparable mechanical CAD and drawing system.
- Familiarity with vacuum or ultra-high-vacuum systems and vacuum-compatible design practices.
Pay
$120K – $180K USD base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, CAD, PLCs, data acquisition
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