Senior Precision Machinist
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.
Why This Role Matters
Pacific Fusion is looking for a Senior Precision Machinist to join our growing target fabrication team. You will work with a diverse group of talented engineers and physicists to fabricate precision components of engineering systems for use on Pacific Fusion’s pulsed power fusion system. You will be responsible for creating critical components of engineering assemblies, with involvement in all stages from initial design to fabrication and final inspection.
What You'll Do
$46.30—$69.42 USD
Benefits
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.
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.
Why This Role Matters
Pacific Fusion is looking for a Senior Precision Machinist to join our growing target fabrication team. You will work with a diverse group of talented engineers and physicists to fabricate precision components of engineering systems for use on Pacific Fusion’s pulsed power fusion system. You will be responsible for creating critical components of engineering assemblies, with involvement in all stages from initial design to fabrication and final inspection.
What You'll Do
- Machine high precision components to single micron tolerances
- Operate a wide variety of machining tools from manual lathes and mills to CNC single point diamond turning lathes and 5-axis mills
- Program CNC equipment using G-Code, macro, or parametric programming
- Utilize CAD/CAM software such as Mastercam to analyze part models and program machining equipment
- Inspect and measure components with tight tolerances to ensure specifications are met using a variety of optical inspection tools
- Develop process to fabricate components including fixturing and machining strategies
- Select equipment needed for a new production machining and inspection environment
- Work closely with a team of engineers and designers to guide part design for manufacturability
- Experience with single point diamond turning and 5-axis CNC machining of millimeter scale parts
- Extensive CNC programming background with software such as Mastercam to analyze part models, design components, and program machining equipment
- Strong understanding of standard machine shop inspection tools as well as optical instruments such as a measuring microscope, white light interferometer, and laser micrometer
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings with and good understanding of GD&T
- Highly organized with ability to track multiple production processes and product lines concurrently
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians
- Experience selecting equipment for initial machine shop set up including tools, inspection equipment, fixturing, and all other necessary supplies to run an efficient manufacturing shop
- Familiarity with a wide variety of CNC machine control platforms such as FANUC, Haas, Okuma, and Heidenhain
- Experience with design and implementation of vacuum fixturing for machining and workholding
- Experience diamond turning large (>1ft diameter) optics or metal forms
$46.30—$69.42 USD
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
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.