Senior Mechanical Designer

Pacific Fusion•San Leandro, CA

2d•$55 - $63

About The Position

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 Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing target fabrication team. You will work with a diverse group of talented engineers and physicists to design precision components and assemblies for use on Pacific Fusion’s pulsed power fusion system. You will be responsible for creating models and technical drawings, with involvement in all stages from initial design to fabrication and final inspection.

Requirements

Strong background in creating engineering drawings and modeling in CAD, preferably with Creo
Proven ability to work across multidisciplinary teams through engagement with engineers, machinists, and technicians to achieve engineering solutions
Experience in document and drawing control in a centralized database to track revisions and process development changes
Understanding of modern manufacturing processes including precision machining, additive manufacturing, and inspection techniques to ensure manufacturability and that all design criteria are met
Demonstration of strong problem solving skills with attention to detail while meeting schedule deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to give and take feedback in a highly collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with small components requiring micron geometric tolerances and nanometer surface finishes
Understanding of modern precision machining capabilities to include single-point diamond turning and 5-axis precision machining centers
Strong understanding of tolerance stackups in complex engineering assemblies
Leadership abilities with a history of providing guidance to less experienced team members

Responsibilities

Create models and technical drawings of high precision components and assemblies that range in size from less than a millimeter to centimeters
Maintain model and drawing files in an organized database
Design engineering assemblies that will be integrated into Pacific Fusion’s demonstration system
Work with a team of engineers, physicists, designers, and technicians to come up with creative design solutions that take into account manufacturability and scaling to high throughput production
Conduct and participate in design reviews across interdisciplinary teams