Pacific Fusion
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structures
$156K–$235K
San Leandro, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Nov 6, 2025
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required; a Master’s Degree or PhD is a plus.
- Visa sponsorship
- This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws; access is limited to individuals classified as 'U.S. Persons.'
About the job
Leads the design, structural analysis, integration, and validation of large steel structures for Pacific Fusion’s fusion demonstration system.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze steel structures, optimizing integrity, manufacturability, modularity, durability, cost, weight, and longevity.
- Review designs, assess risks, and develop recommendations and mitigation strategies to improve performance and reliability.
- Coordinate system integration with multidisciplinary teams, oversee design documentation, and mentor junior engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Advanced knowledge of designing and building large structures and CAD software, such as Creo; experience applying Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Proven track record developing and launching successful mechanical designs; strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
Nice to have
- A Master’s Degree or PhD.
- Experience in hands-on engineering design, rapid iteration, and creative problem solving in a laboratory setting.
Pay
$156,500 — $234,800 USD base salary
Tools
Creo, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
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