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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 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 Facilities Engineer at Pacific Fusion, you will act as the technical liaison between the fusion demonstration system design team and the facility infrastructure. Your responsibilities include overseeing the integration of mechanical and electrical systems, managing relationships with design consultants, and supporting the construction and commissioning of the fusion system. This role requires travel to New Mexico for the first two years and will eventually transition to a full-time presence in New Mexico.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- Minimum BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale industrial or scientific research facilities
- Proven track record managing complex M&E infrastructure, including high-voltage power, process piping, and industrial cooling
- Significant experience managing engineering consultants and large-scale hardware procurement contracts
- Proactive, 'DOer,' and self-starter capable of navigating ambiguity in a first-of-a-kind research project
- Positive attitude and ability to influence cross-functional teams of scientists, engineers, and contractors
Nice to have
- Previous experience at a National Laboratory (e.g., SNL, LANL, LLNL) or similar highly-regulated research environments
- Experience overseeing construction or facilities involving radiological shielding, hot cells, or other high-energy physics hazards
- Knowledge of pulsed-power infrastructure, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, or cryogenic systems
- PE (Professional Engineer) license
- Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D organizations to translate theoretical needs into physical hardware
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
- Role requires significant travel to New Mexico for the first two years and eventual relocation there in 2028
- No mention of remote work flexibility
- High level of responsibility in a first-of-a-kind research project may involve navigating ambiguity
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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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