Senior Electrical Engineer - X-Ray Diagnostics

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.

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

Job Overview:

As Senior Electrical Engineer – Diagnostics, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and integration of electrical systems for multiple x-ray diagnostics on Pacific Fusion’s demonstration system

Responsibilities:

- Design and develop diagnostic electronics for our x-ray diagnostic suite. This includes but is not limited to camera electronics, electrical-to-optical electronics, A/D readout electronics, PCBA design, and FPGA/ASIC design and data acquisition equipment

- Integration of various detector technologies including phosphors, microchannel plates (MCPs), imaging sensors (understanding of fabrication techniques is a plus), photodiodes (understanding of fabrication techniques is a plus), photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) and photocathodes

- Conduct simulations to model detector technologies via COMSOL, CST Studios, SPICE, and/or Silvaco

- Perform system-level testing, data analysis, and debugging of electrical systems

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optical, nuclear, mechanical, and software engineers as well as scientists and experimentalists

- Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports

- Manage electrical scope which includes risk analysis, risk management, data based decisions.

- Stay current with advancements relevant technologies

Qualifications:

- Minimum of BS in Electrical Engineer

- Minimum 5+ years of expertise working in high pedigree, low volume electrical subsystems

- Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.

- Experience with detector technologies such as phosphors, MCPs, imaging sensors, photodiodes, PMTs and photocathodes

- Experience with simulation software such as COMSOL, CST Studios, SPICE, and/or Silvaco (or equivalent)

- Experience in multidisciplinary projects and ability to work cross functionally

- Track record of designing reliable electrical subsystems and bringing them through the product development process into commissioned hardware.

- Track record of identifying gaps and taking initiative.

Preferred But Not Required:

- Experience with high-speed electronics and data acquisition systems.

- Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis.

- Knowledge of radiation effects on electrical systems

- Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations

Pay Range:

$175,900—$263,800 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.