Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for advanced fusion energy systems. You will develop innovative mechanical designs and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate system-level designs.

What you will do

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems.
• Lead the implementation of design changes and improvements across systems.
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable.
• Provide structural mechanical analysis on various systems.
• Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to improve performance and reliability.
• Coordinate with electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers to integrate designs.
• Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation and specifications.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements.
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software
• Experience in the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful mechanical designs
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in hands-on engineering design, rapid iteration, and creative problem solving in a laboratory setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

• Master’s Degree or PhD
• Creo

Benefits

• Industry-Competitive Salary
• Equity Plan
• 6% Employer 401k Matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Before you apply

• This position may require access to information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws.
• Access is required to be provided only to individuals classified as U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pendi

About the company

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. The company is designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system.