Location
San Leandro, CA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Target Area
Compensation
$180K – $240K • Offers Equity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical Engineering—or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on high-precision systems
• Strong background in mechanical design, CAD, FEM, and system integration.
• Expertise in precision alignment, metrology, tolerance analysis, and FMEA.
• Experience in environments requiring kinematic mounting, vibrational stability, or integration with large-scale systems (e.g., particle accelerators or high-vacuum systems).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and related engineering tools.
• Proven ability to lead complex engineering projects and mentor others.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; effective cross-disciplinary collaborator.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and alignment of high-precision mechanical systems for our pulsed magnetic inertial fusion platform. This role focuses on high-vacuum environments, tight alignment tolerances, and integration with diagnostic and positioning hardware.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead mechanical design and alignment strategy for diagnostic and positioner hardware.
• Mentor engineers, delegate tasks, and manage technical planning within the target area team.
• Drive alignment process development, including automated alignment procedures and integration strategies.
• Design and execute experiments to validate alignment precision and repeatability.
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups, FMEA, and spatial analyses using tools like MATLAB, Python, and Creo.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including controls, diagnostics, and systems engineering—to define hardware requirements and ensure end-to-end integration.
• Review designs for compliance with precision and alignment specifications.
• Document procedures, test results, and provide technical updates to internal stakeholders.
• Support fabrication and installation of mechanical assemblies related to alignment systems.