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
- 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer at Pacific Fusion, you will lead the design, development, and validation of mechanical components and systems for advanced fusion energy systems. Your role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting structural mechanical analysis, and ensuring designs are practical and manufacturable. You will also oversee design documentation and participate in risk assessments while mentoring junior engineers.
- 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 Mechanical Engineering
- 6+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Advanced knowledge of CAD software, preferably Creo
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Proven track record of developing and launching successful mechanical designs
- Excellent leadership skills to mentor junior engineers
Nice to have
- Master’s Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
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 listed is broad, actual salary will depend on experience and location
- Company is newly founded in 2023, which may involve risks and uncertainties
- Position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws, limiting access to certain candidates
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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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