OBA Research Scientist/Engineer – Fusion Energy Systems
Pacific Fusion · San Leandro, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $200,000 to $350,000
or apply directly on Pacific Fusion's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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
- Yes 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
The OBA Research Scientist/Engineer role at Pacific Fusion involves leading and contributing to research and development projects in fusion energy, from concept through prototype. Candidates will collaborate across various disciplines to integrate technologies into deployable fusion systems, publish research findings, and present at conferences. This position is specifically aimed at current national laboratory employees looking to engage in fusion energy research through an Outside Business Activity (OBA).
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- Current national laboratory employee interested in joining PF through OBA
- Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S. with significant experience) in physics, engineering, or related discipline
- Strong computational, experimental, or engineering skills relevant to fusion energy research
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
- Lunch provided when working at a Pacific Fusion facility
Worth weighing
- Compensation is negotiable and ranges from $200,000 to $350,000 per year, which may vary based on experience and qualifications
- Positions are available from 5 to 40 hours per week, which may affect work-life balance
- Role is specifically for national laboratory employees, limiting the candidate pool
Summarised from Pacific Fusion's posting. Read the full original.
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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