Senior Electrical Engineer - Pulsed Diagnostics (San Francisco)

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Pulsed Diagnostics

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Pulsed Diagnostics

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This range is provided by Pacific Fusion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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

Job Overview:

Pacific Fusion is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test high-speed x-ray radiation detectors and camera systems for our Diagnostics group. You will work on cutting-edge electrical systems used in fusion research, taking projects from prototyping to system integration and high-performance hardware design. This role will involve designing radiation-hardened electronics, developing advanced diagnostic instrumentation, and working in environments that include vacuum systems, x-ray machines, and pulsed laser technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, testing, and integration of high-speed x-ray radiation detectors and diagnostic camera systems.
  • Develop and optimize analog and digital circuit designs, including high-speed pulsed circuits and PCB layouts.
  • Implement and support data transmission, sensor integration, and radiation-hardening techniques for diagnostic systems.
  • Conduct hands-on testing and debugging of complex electronic hardware in high-energy environments.
  • Work cross-functionally with scientists, engineers, and technicians to refine system requirements and ensure seamless integration.
  • Utilize MATLAB, Python, SPICE, and LabVIEW for system analysis, automation, and testing.

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience designing, testing, and integrating x-ray radiation detectors and camera systems in high-energy environments.
  • Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, including high-speed pulsed circuits and PCB layout for signal integrity.
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed timing, sensor integration, and data transmission in radiation-hardened environments.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, SPICE, and LabVIEW for system analysis, automation, and testing.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams.
  • Equity plan
  • 6% employer 401k matching
  • Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
  • 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.

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.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Engineering, Information Technology, and Science
  • Industries

    Renewable Energy Power Generation and Electric Power Generation

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