Why This Role MattersAs the Senior Facilities Engineer, you will be the primary technical bridge
between our fusion demonstration system design team and the facility
infrastructure. This is a high-impact role responsible for the integration of
complex mechanical and electrical systems that power and support our fusion
demonstration system. You will manage the interface where cutting-edge
science meets industrial-scale engineering, overseeing design consultants to
develop bespoke hardware and ensuring the facility's infrastructure is perfectly
synchronized with the machine's operational requirements.
This position is based in Albuquerque, NM, and will require up to 50% travel to
our San Leandro, CA facility for the first year to embed with the design team
during the critical engineering phase.
What You'll Do- Oversee the interface between the fusion demonstration system design
and the facility infrastructure, ensuring M&E systems (power, cooling,
and utilities) meet stringent scientific requirements - Manage relationships and technical deliverables with external design
consultants to develop large-scale mechanical and electrical hardware
supporting the system - Work with the Infrastructure Design Team to ensure facility systems are
documented and designed appropriately for permitting, construction,
and long-term operations - Support the physical assembly and construction of the fusion
demonstration system, coordinating the installation of critical
subsystems within the facility - Support the development of utility systems including high-voltage
electrical distribution, specialized cooling loops, and vacuum system
infrastructure - Support the commissioning and transition of building systems from
construction into full-scale research operations
What You Bring- Minimum BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Dual-discipline
familiarity is a significant plus) - 10+ years of experience in the design, construction, and
commissioning of large-scale industrial or scientific research facilities - Proven track record managing complex M&E infrastructure, including
high-voltage power, process piping, and industrial cooling - Significant experience managing engineering consultants and large-
scale hardware procurement contracts - Proactive, "DOer," and self-starter capable of navigating the ambiguity
of a first-of-a-kind research project - A positive attitude and the ability to influence cross-functional teams of
scientists, engineers, and contractors
Bonus Points For- Previous experience at a National Laboratory (e.g., SNL, LANL, LLNL)
or similar highly-regulated research environments - Experience overseeing construction or facilities involving radiological
shielding, hot cells, or other high-energy physics hazards - Knowledge of pulsed-power infrastructure, ultra-high vacuum (UHV)
environments, or cryogenic systems - PE (Professional Engineer) license
- Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D organizations
to translate theoretical needs into physical hardware
Pay Range:
$120,000-$170,000 USD
Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees- 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
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
