or apply directly on Pacific Fusion's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Pacific Fusion's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Pacific Fusion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pacific Fusion
- high 31 stale, 0 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pacific Fusion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Pacific Fusion.
About this role
As a Controls Hardware Engineer at Pacific Fusion, you will play a key role in designing and implementing control systems for a pulser-driven inertial fusion system. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with engineering teams to define system requirements, developing control architectures, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will also be involved in software development, system testing, and providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pacific Fusion as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or control system design
- Proficiency with PLC-based systems
- Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motion control systems
- Familiarity with systems operating at 24VDC and 480VAC
- Strong understanding of NFPA 70/70E/79 and functional safety (IEC 61511) standards
Nice to have
- Experience with safety PLCs and interlock logic design
- Background in large scientific facilities, or other high-reliability environments
- CAD experience, EPLAN experience is a significant plus!
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Pay range provided but actual salary will depend on experience and location, which may lead to variability in compensation expectations.
- Role involves working with safety-critical systems, which may require a high level of responsibility and adherence to strict standards.
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Listed by Pacific Fusion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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