Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. Backed by General Catalyst and Lightspeed.
About the role
Pacific Fusion is seeking an expert Fabrication Lead - Vacuum Systems to oversee the end-to-end delivery of vacuum chamber vessel and large complex steel assemblies critical to our fusion technology. You will lead the procurement, fabrication, machining, and installation of complex vacuum chambers, forged and machined ring assemblies with complex features & tight tolerances. This role is essential for maintaining the extreme vacuum requirements necessary to achieve our fusion goals.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in high or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems, including design, fabrication, and installation
- Deep understanding of vacuum fabrication (welding, surface finish, sealing and cleanliness) and leak detection techniques (e.g., helium leak testing)
- Experience with stainless steel fabrication processes and cleanliness standards for vacuum service
- Familiarity with vacuum system assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
- Experience with aerospace grade fabrication of large & complex stainless steel assemblies with intricate machined features, tight tolerances and smooth surface finish
More about this role
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 .
Pacific Fusion is seeking an expert Fabrication Lead - Vacuum Systems to oversee the end-to-end delivery of vacuum chamber vessel and large complex steel assemblies critical to our fusion technology. You will lead the procurement, fabrication, machining, and installation of complex vacuum chambers, forged and machined ring assemblies with...
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