Pacific Fusion
Senior Structures Engineer
$176K–$266K
San Leandro, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted May 29, 2026
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of work experience as a Design Engineer.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering required.
- Visa sponsorship
- The position may require access to export-controlled information or technology; access is limited to individuals classified as U.S. Persons.
About the job
Designs, analyzes, and validates structural and mechanical systems supporting the installation, commissioning, and operation of fusion equipment.
What you'll do
- Design specialized installation, lifting, alignment, temporary-support, and access structures for fusion machine components.
- Design structural interfaces with the facility, including foundations and seismic restraints, and perform structural and mechanical analysis.
- Coordinate with construction teams, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers to validate equipment and ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
- 10+ years of work experience as a Design Engineer.
- Working knowledge of ASME BTH-1, ASME B30.20, ASCE 37, and OSHA requirements.
- Expertise in structural analysis, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and experience designing high-load lifting equipment and precision systems.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in NM.
- Experience with actuated systems, heavy jacking, complex preloading systems, major projects exceeding $100 million, or a startup environment.
Pay
$175,900 — $265,800 USD base salary
Tools
ASME BTH-1, ASME B30.20, ASCE 37, OSHA, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD, GD&T
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