Precision Manufacturing Engineer

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

Pacific Fusion is looking for a Precision Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing target fabrication team. You will work with a diverse group of talented engineers and physicists to develop processes and systems to deliver precision components and assemblies for use on Pacific Fusion’s pulsed power fusion system. You will be responsible for finding creative solutions to fabricate, assemble, and inspect a wide variety of target designs on the path to commercial fusion energy.

What You'll Do

- Work with a diverse team to fabricate precision components across a variety of fabrication techniques such as precision machining, electroplating, and coating

- Research various fabrication techniques based on requirements, cost, and schedule needs to drive decisions for a best path forward

- Understand engineering design intent to develop and establish inspection and measurement procedures

- Work across teams and different working groups to understand production and quality requirements

- Design and fabricate fixtures for machining, inspection, and part handling to support precision manufacturing operations

- Develop new capabilities leading to a plan for manufacturing in a production environment

What You Bring

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar, a Master’s Degree or PhD is a plus

- Knowledge of a wide variety of precision manufacturing techniques such as diamond turning, 5-axis milling, precision assembly, and metrology

- Experience in CAD modeling and strong understanding of technical drawings and GD&T

- Proven ability to design and plan integration of precision components into larger engineering systems

- Ability to work through all stages of engineering development from prototype to high throughput production including process improvement through data-driven process engineering analysis

- Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of people including scientists, engineers, and technicians

Bonus Points For

- Experience with high precision, small components down to millimeter scale with micron tolerances

- Knowledge of modern metrology tools including non-contact optical, contact radiography, and tomography systems

- Experience developing automated systems in a production environment

- Solid foundation of material science and thin film fabrication techniques

Pay Range

$138,100—$207,100 USD

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

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know. Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.