Location
Livermore, CA, Fremont, CA, San Leandro, CA
Employment Type
Contract
Department
Fusion Systems
Compensation
$200K – $350K

POSITION OVERVIEW

Pacific Fusion seeks accomplished scientists and engineers with expertise across the spectrum of fusion energy disciplines. This role is for professionals from U.S. national laboratories interested in pursuing an Outside Business Activity (OBA) in fusion energy under the expanded opportunities provided by Section 10720 of the CHIPS and Science Act. Under the new CHIPS Act framework, national laboratory staff can directly participate in advancing fusion energy science and technology as a Pacific Fusion employee outside of their day job at the lab.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A top 1% performer who gives 1000% and has a deep desire to win.
• A 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.

• Lead and contribute to fusion energy R&D projects from concept through prototype.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate fusion energy target design, fabrication, diagnostics, and supporting technologies into deployable systems.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international fusion energy conferences.
• Work hard, have fun, feel rewarded, and make a difference!