Pacific Fusion
Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power
$130K–$180K
San Leandro, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, California, United States - Experience
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience designing complex systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Position may require access to export-controlled information or technology and is limited to individuals classified as “U.S. Persons” under U.S. export control laws.
About the job
Designs, builds, operates, and advances pulsed power systems for an experimental fusion platform, using experimental data to improve system performance and future designs.
What you'll do
- Design, build, operate, and ensure the safe and reliable functioning of pulsed power systems.
- Acquire and analyze experimental data, and develop tools and workflows for data collection, visualization, and interpretation.
- Lead subsystem development, design reviews, and experimental planning while collaborating across engineering and plasma physics teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of demonstrated experience designing complex systems.
- Experience designing, developing, testing and building prototype mechanical/electrical systems, and delivering complex R&D projects from concept through validation.
- Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and PLC software development; proficiency in circuit simulations and data analysis tools.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with high-voltage pulsed systems, diagnostics and controls for high-energy experiments, or relevant safety practices.
Pay
$130,000 — $180,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
PLC, SPICE, PSCAD, COMSOL, Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks, ANSYS
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