Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

About the Company

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 pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems
• Lead the implementation of design changes and improvements across systems
• Perform rapid prototyping for fusion technology applications
• Work with vendors and manufacturers to ensure designs are practical and manufacturable
• Provide structural mechanical analysis on various systems
• Conduct design reviews and provide critical feedback
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical and software engineers
• Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation and specifications
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years of work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software such as Creo or NX CAD
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Proven track record of developing and launching successful mechanical designs
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM
• Experience in hands-on engineering design and rapid iteration in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
• Leadership experience mentoring junior engineers

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401k matching
• Generous paid time off including sick leave, vacation, and paid family leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance