Facilities Engineer
Pacific Fusion
$138,100 - $207,100 / year
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Description
About Pacific Fusion
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 (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
As the Facilities Engineer, you will be the primary technical bridge
between our fusion demonstration system design team and the facility
infrastructure. This is a high-impact role responsible for the integration of
complex mechanical and electrical systems that power and support our fusion
demonstration system. You will manage the interface where cutting-edge
science meets industrial-scale engineering, overseeing design consultants to
develop bespoke hardware and ensuring the facility's infrastructure is perfectly
synchronized with the machine’s operational requirements.
This position is based in San Leandro, California, and will require up to 25% travel to
our Los Lunas, New Mexico facility for the first 2 years to embed with the design team
during the critical engineering phase. The role will transition to Los Lunas, New Mexico in 2028, after which the expectation is relocation to New Mexico or near 100% presence in New Mexico.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the interface between the fusion demonstration system design
and the facility infrastructure, ensuring M&E systems (power, cooling,
and utilities) meet stringent scientific requirements - Manage relationships and technical deliverables with external design
consultants to develop large-scale mechanical and electrical hardware
supporting the system - Work with the Infrastructure Design Team to ensure facility systems are
documented and designed appropriately for permitting, construction,
and long-term operations - Support the physical assembly and construction of the fusion
demonstration system, coordinating the installation of critical
subsystems within the facility - Support the development of utility systems including high-voltage
electrical distribution, specialized cooling loops, and vacuum system
infrastructure - Support the commissioning and transition of building systems from
construction into full-scale research operations
What You Bring
- Minimum BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Dual-discipline
familiarity is a significant plus) - 10+ years of experience in the design, construction, and
commissioning of large-scale industrial or scientific research facilities - Proven track record managing complex M&E infrastructure, including
high-voltage power, process piping, and industrial cooling - Significant experience managing engineering consultants and large-
scale hardware procurement contracts - Proactive, "DOer," and self-starter capable of navigating the ambiguity
of a first-of-a-kind research project - A positive attitude and the ability to influence cross-functional teams of
scientists, engineers, and contractors
Bonus Points For
- Previous experience at a National Laboratory (e.g., SNL, LANL, LLNL)
or similar highly-regulated research environments - Experience overseeing construction or facilities involving radiological
shielding, hot cells, or other high-energy physics hazards - Knowledge of pulsed-power infrastructure, ultra-high vacuum (UHV)
environments, or cryogenic systems - PE (Professional Engineer) license
- Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D organizations
to translate theoretical needs into physical hardware
TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES
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Industry-competitive salary
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Equity plan
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6% employer 401k matching
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Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
EQUAL OPPORTUNTITY
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.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE
This position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws, such as ITAR or EAR. Under these regulations, we are required to ensure that such access is provided only to individuals who are classified as 'U.S. Persons.'This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.
Benefits
- Industry-competitive salary
- Equity plan
- 6% employer 401k matching
- Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
About this role
Pacific Fusion is building a demonstration fusion energy system from the ground up, and this role sits at the critical intersection of that ambitious science and the industrial infrastructure required to make it real. As Facilities Engineer, you would own the technical bridge between the fusion system design team and facility infrastructure, managing the integration of complex mechanical and electrical systems—power distribution, cooling loops, vacuum systems, and utilities—that must operate in perfect synchronization with cutting-edge research equipment. This means overseeing external design consultants, coordinating large-scale hardware procurement, and ensuring every aspect of the facility is engineered to meet both scientific precision and regulatory compliance.
The work spans the full lifecycle of a first-of-a-kind research facility: from design and permitting through construction, assembly of critical subsystems, and commissioning into operational status. You'll need at least 10 years of hands-on experience designing and building large-scale industrial or scientific facilities, with proven expertise in high-voltage power systems, process piping, industrial cooling, and consultant management. Background at a national laboratory, familiarity with radiological or high-energy physics environments, or knowledge of pulsed-power or cryogenic infrastructure would be significant advantages. The role demands someone who thrives in ambiguity, can influence across teams of scientists and contractors, and gets things done.
For the first two years, you'll be based in San Leandro, California with up to 25% travel to the Los Lunas, New Mexico construction site. The position transitions to New Mexico in 2028, with the expectation of relocation or near-full presence there afterward. The salary range is $138,100–$207,100, with equity, 401k matching, and standard benefits. U.S. person status is required due to export control regulations.
Typical pay for this role
$120,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $140,000
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