Senior Mechanical Engineer - Vacuum Systems

This role is critical to design assembly and integration for testing key components of our pulser system.

What You'll Do

Design, analyze, and test advanced vacuum systems for target area chambers and diagnostics.

Select and size vacuum components, including pumps, seals, ducts, and valves, ensuring performance in particle-free cryogenic environments.

Rapid prototyping for fusion technology applications.

Lead technical and engineering activities from concept development through final onsite commissioning of vacuum equipment and systems.

Supporting high-voltage electrical switching operations and testing in a vacuum chamber

Perform experiments to characterize materials for outgassing, permeability, and vacuum compatibility.

Provide solutions to field issues related to vacuum system design and performance.

Collaborate cross-functionally to educate and negotiate design requirements within a multidisciplinary team.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or a related field, Master's or PhD is a plus. Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years specialized experience as a senior technician—with demonstrated responsibilities in system design, independent testing, and complex troubleshooting.

Proven expertise in high vacuum systems design, analysis, and construction.

Hands-on experience with vacuum components: chambers, pumps, seals, valves, ducts and clean room techniques.

Experience integrating electrical testing in vacuum systems and pressurized systems

Familiarity with ASME BPVC and B31.3 codes.

Experience with radioactive or toxic gas vacuum systems, novel vacuum pumps, or material characterization

Bonus Points For

Experience setting up wiring, circuits, control systems, diagnose electrical malfunctions and system failures using testing tools.

Machining and CAD design experience, CREO

Pay Range:

$138,100—$219,900 USD