Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Positioning Systems

Pacificfusion

San Leandro, CA, United States
Base: $175,900 - $263,800 usd; equity/benefits: in...
On-site
Innovative mechanical designs
Multi-degree of freedom positioning systems
Vendor and manufacturer collaboration
Pacific Fusion is rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain

Job Summary

  • Pacific Fusion is rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain.
  • You will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and positioning systems integral to our advanced fusion energy systems.
  • Total compensation includes industry-competitive salary, equity plan, 6% employer 401k matching, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

Pacific Fusion is rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain.

Salary

Base: $175,900 - $263,800 USD; Equity/Benefits: Included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Innovative mechanical designs
  • Multi-degree of freedom positioning systems
  • Vendor and manufacturer collaboration
  • Mechanical analysis and FEA
  • Design reviews and feedback
  • Multidisciplinary team coordination
  • Rapid design iteration and prototyping

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive mindset
  • Creative problem solving
  • Shared sense of urgency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 10+ years work experience
  • Advanced CAD software (Creo preferred)
  • Extensive GD&T experience
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
  • Precision systems design experience
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (DFM)

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