Pacific Fusion
Fabrication Lead
$176K–$220K
San Leandro, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, California, United States - Experience
- 8+ years in high or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, including design, fabrication, and installation.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Access to export-controlled information or technology may be restricted to U.S. Persons, as defined in the posting.
About the job
Leads end-to-end fabrication, supplier management, testing, and installation of vacuum vessels and complex precision assemblies for a fusion machine.
What you'll do
- Own vacuum vessel and component fabrication from design-for-manufacturability through site installation; manage fabrication of vacuum and power flow components.
- Lead requests for quotation, technical bid reviews, supplier coordination, and quality and schedule compliance.
- Develop execution plans for leak testing, qualification, and turnover documentation; coordinate with physicists and engineers on system performance and reliability.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or a related technical field.
- 8+ years of experience in high or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, including design, fabrication, and installation.
- Deep understanding of vacuum fabrication, including welding, surface finish, sealing, cleanliness, and leak detection techniques.
- Experience with stainless steel and aerospace grade fabrication of large, complex assemblies with tight tolerances; familiarity with vacuum assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
Nice to have
- Experience with large-scale UHV systems for fusion, aerospace, or accelerator physics; machining of aerospace grade complex and large assemblies.
- Hands-on experience with cleanroom practices and assembly; familiarity with nonconformance resolution in vacuum hardware.
Pay
$175,900 — $219,900 USD base salary
Tools
high or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, helium leak testing, stainless steel
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