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
The Senior Precision Assembly Engineer at Pacific Fusion will manage the delivery of fusion targets, ensuring technical requirements and schedules are met. This role involves leading precision assembly processes, coordinating with various teams, and implementing assembly fixtures to enhance production reliability. The engineer will also oversee quality control and documentation for the assemblies, playing a crucial role in the transition from R&D to high-throughput production.
- 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, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in project management within a precision engineering environment
- Hands-on expertise in precision assembly techniques and understanding of GD&T and technical drawings
- Ability to drive a project through all stages of development
- Strong communication skills to act as a technical liaison
- Proficiency in CAD modeling for assembly jigs and fixtures
Nice to have
- Experience managing small-scale, high-complexity hardware with micron-level tolerances
- Deep understanding of chemical and material bonding techniques
- Background in automated assembly or developing semi-automated systems
- Familiarity with cleanroom operations and cryogenic vacuum systems
- Knowledge of advanced metrology for verifying complex 3D assemblies
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
- High level of precision required may lead to a demanding work environment
- Position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws, limiting applicant pool to U.S. Persons
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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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