Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – Pulse Power
Company
Pacific Fusion
Location
Los Lunas, New Mexico
Employment Type
Full-Time
Level
Mid- Career (6+ years experience)
Location Type
Onsite
Compensation
$116,000+ USD DOE
Benefits
Full range of competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and generous PTO
Anticipated Start Date
June/July 2026
How to Apply
Email your resume and brief bio to jobs@stemboomerang.org
Subject Line: Mechanical-Pacific Fusion_[YOUR Name]
About Us
Pacific Fusion aims 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 (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 Join Us:
- Build what doesn’t exist yet – Work on first-of-its-kind advanced energy infrastructure in a fast-moving, technically ambitious environment
- Grow with us: Work alongside leading engineers, operators, and investors in a mission-driven and ambitious environment
- Competitive pay, full benefits, and equity in a company shaping the future of energy and space
About The Role
The Opportunity:
Pacific Fusion is seeking an exceptional Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and create the path to commercial fusion energy. You will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems integral to our advanced fusion energy systems. This role requires a top-tier combination of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset to meet the exciting challenges in the field of fusion energy. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead collaborative and challenging projects and play a vital role in driving the overall development effort.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems while adhering to ambitious timelines.
- Lead the implementation of design changes and improvements across our systems.
- Rapid prototyping for fusion technology applications.
- Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
- Provide structural mechanical analysis on various systems.
- Conduct design reviews and provide critical feedback to improve system performance and reliability.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers) to integrate system-level designs.
- Oversee the creation of detailed design documentation and specifications.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in mechanical design and manufacturing technologies.
- Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
What you Bring:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. A Master’s Degree or PhD is a plus.
- 6+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Advanced knowledge of CAD software, such as Creo or NX CAD.
- Experience in the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Proven track record of developing and launching successful mechanical designs.
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Experience in hands-on engineering design, rapid iteration, and creative problem solving in a laboratory setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in electromechanical product assembly or electronics manufacturing.
Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.