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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
The Senior Mechanical Design Specialist at Pacific Fusion will focus on developing advanced mechanical systems for fusion energy technology. This role involves analyzing complex design problems, creating detailed designs using Creo Parametric, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The specialist will also provide technical mentorship and contribute to project planning and documentation.
- 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
- Associate's degree in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Design Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Significant applied experience with Creo Parametric and Windchill (or equivalent CAD/PLM systems)
- Advanced knowledge of CAD/PLM systems and configuration management best practices
- Strong working knowledge of drafting standards, including ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex design requirements and develop original engineering solutions
- Experience with hardware design, fabrication, assembly techniques, material selection, testing processes, and manufacturing methods
Nice to have
- Demonstrated technical or project leadership experience
- Experience developing staffing plans, safety notes, mentoring engineers or designers, and contributing to performance development
- Familiarity with project management methods and tools
- Experience using CAD-supported Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support design decisions
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
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role involves significant independent work, which may not suit everyone
- The company is newly founded in 2023, which may imply a startup environment with associated risks and uncertainties
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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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