What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Diagnostics Engineering Lead position at Pacific Fusion Ltd?
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 pulsed magnetic 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.
About the role
Pacific Fusion is seeking an exceptional Nuclear Engineering Diagnostics Lead to spearhead the design, development, and deployment of nuclear diagnostics systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead a specialized team in developing diagnostics solutions capable of operating in the extreme environments of fusion energy systems. Your efforts will directly contribute to achieving net facility gain in fusion energy and shaping the infrastructure for future facilities. This role demands a high level of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and leadership skills to drive success in one of the most challenging areas of engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of diagnostics engineers, fostering collaboration and driving progress toward critical design milestones.
- Develop advanced nuclear diagnostics systems to support fusion research, ensuring accurate data collection in extreme environments.
- Design, prototype, and test systems capable of enduring the demanding conditions of fusion chambers.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicists, researchers, and engineers, to define and refine system requirements.
- Oversee the integration of sensors and diagnostic systems into complex fusion systems, ensuring seamless functionality.
- Participate in risk assessments, troubleshooting, and iterative design improvements to enhance system reliability.
- Create and maintain detailed design documentation and specifications, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
Qualifications
Benefits :
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.
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.
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.
