Mechanical Engineer - Pulsed Power

The role

The Mechanical Engineer will design, build, and operate pulsed power systems. This role involves high-voltage architectures, control systems, and data analysis for an experimental fusion platform.

What you will do

• Design, build, and operate pulsed power systems.
• Operate pulsed power systems during testing and data acquisition campaigns.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation of high-energy systems.
• Acquire, process, and analyze data from pulsed power experiments.
• Develop tools and workflows for data collection, visualization, and interpretation.
• Translate experimental results into actionable insights for next-generation pulser design.
• Take ownership of pulsed power subsystem advancement and roadmap execution.
• Lead design reviews, experimental planning, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and plasma physics teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and diagnostic capability.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Proven ability to deliver complex R&D projects on schedule, from concept to prototype to validation.
• Strong background in electronic design, control systems, and PLC software development.
• Proficiency in circuit simulations (e.g., SPICE, PSCAD, COMSOL, or similar).
• Data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with engineering modeling and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS, or COMSOL Multiphysics).

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Prior experience with high-voltage pulsed systems for fusion, plasma research, or accelerator applications.
• Hands-on experience integrating diagnostics and controls for high-energy experiments.
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in high-voltage or high-energy environments.

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

• Access to information or technology may be subject to U.S. export control laws.
• Access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons' (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, asylees and refugees).

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.