Senior Electrical Engineer - Pulsed Power

Senior Electrical Engineer - Pulsed Power 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.

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer within the Pulsed Power engineering group to support the development and operation of high-voltage, high-precision pulsed systems critical to fusion research.

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot high-voltage pulsed systems (up to 5kV) for diagnostic timing and triggering applications.
• Develop and validate timing synchronization systems with sub-nanosecond precision across complex experimental setups.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to integrate pulsed systems into larger diagnostic platforms.
• Support hands‑on testing, field deployment, and system maintenance, including troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Document system designs, test procedures, and operational practices for pulsed power systems.

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with an ability to work autonomously.
• Strong understanding of pulsed electronics, time‑domain systems, or RF systems with time‑domain applications.
• Hands‑on experience with high‑voltage test equipment, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and fast diagnostics.
• Ability to transition from design through field testing, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
• Motivated and adaptable, capable of pivoting between multiple technical domains.

• Background in national labs, accelerator systems, military/aerospace timing or triggering systems.
• Familiarity with diagnostic timing in beamlines, fusion experiments, or medical x‑ray systems.
• Experience in both low‑power RF systems and high‑voltage pulsed applications.

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; total compensation includes equity and 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.