Jobs at Pacific Fusion

Own hardware configuration and engineering change management in Windchill for a fusion demonstration system. Maintain part numbers, CAD data, BOMs, documentation, baselines, and release records. Drive ECR, ECO, and deviation workflows; audit configuration accuracy; assess cross-functional change impacts; coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain; train users; and support audits with traceable records.

Lead end-to-end mechanical design, analysis, integration, and validation of precision diagnostic instrumentation for pulsed fusion. Deliver CAD and GD&T drawings, perform FEA (structural and thermal), design optomechanical, motion, and thermal management solutions for vacuum and radiation environments, manage PDM/PLM configuration, drive prototypes to commissioning, and mentor junior engineers.

Develop web interfaces and backend services for real-time monitoring, facility configuration, alerts, diagnostics, and fusion facility operations. Integrate UI applications, APIs, controls systems, and data pipelines while writing maintainable code, participating in reviews, and testing software used in live environments. The internship is full-time and onsite for at least 12 consecutive weeks during summer 2027.

Electrical Engineering Intern will own a high-priority fusion-system project through planning, design, assembly, wiring, testing, and operation. The role provides hands-on experience developing experimental hardware and requires onsite full-time work for at least 12 consecutive weeks. Interns will apply electrical engineering fundamentals, circuit analysis, power systems, controls, signals, or embedded systems knowledge while documenting designs, building test setups, debugging hardware, and analyzing data.

Mechanical Engineering Interns will own high-priority projects through planning, mechanical design, assembly, and testing. The role provides hands-on experience with real fusion hardware and the full product lifecycle. Responsibilities include applying mechanical engineering fundamentals, stress analysis, CAD, design for manufacturing and assembly, prototyping, documentation, and test development. Interns must work onsite full time for at least 12 consecutive weeks beginning between mid-May and mid-June 2027.

Supports inventory management for manufacturing and engineering, including receiving, stocking, cycle counts, reconciliation, material issuance, MES transactions, discrepancy resolution, and process documentation. Collaborates with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams while working onsite in production and warehouse environments.

Lead end-to-end mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, structural and thermal analysis, tolerance analysis, and system integration for complex fusion hardware. Translate physics requirements into robust components, apply DFM/DFA principles, prepare GD&T drawings and design reviews, and provide cross-functional technical leadership across physics, systems engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for pulser module assembly and lead prototype-to-production transitions for new electrical components. Develop work instructions, tooling, fixturing, and production documentation; mentor technicians; resolve non-conformances through root-cause analysis; support DFM and first-article builds; manage schedules in Microsoft Project; track production metrics; and scale assembly operations from low-rate production to higher volumes.

Design, analyze, test, prototype, and commission advanced vacuum systems for fusion target chambers and diagnostics. Select and size vacuum components for cryogenic, particle-free environments; characterize materials for vacuum compatibility; support high-voltage testing; troubleshoot field issues; and collaborate across disciplines to establish design requirements.

Design, build, operate, and advance high-voltage pulsed power systems for fusion experiments. Lead R&D workflows, develop controls and diagnostics, run tests and data analysis, and collaborate across disciplines to improve reliability and performance.

Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for pulser module assembly, including work instructions, tooling, fixturing, production documentation, and acceptance. Lead technicians, resolve non-conformances through root cause analysis, partner with design engineering on DFM improvements, track production metrics, manage build schedules, and support scale-up from prototype to higher-volume production. The role requires hands-on experience with complex electromechanical hardware, machining, quality systems, engineering drawings, and fast-paced startup manufacturing.

Lead design, analysis, and validation of structural and mechanical systems for fusion machine installation and operations. Develop temporary and permanent support structures, foundations, seismic restraints, vibration isolation, test stands, and lifting equipment. Perform FEA and detailed mechanical analysis, ensure code compliance, coordinate with contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and support constructability and manufacturing.