Mechanical Engineer / Applied Scientist, Pulsed Power

About Us :

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones, and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Position Overview :

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the development of prototype pulsed-power hardware for General Fusion’s LM26 program, working within a multidisciplinary R&D team to support experimental campaigns and rapid iteration. This role emphasizes hands-on mechanical engineering in an environment where designs are built, tested, and refined quickly, and where mechanical performance is tightly coupled to high-energy electrical systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Engineer looking for diverse and challenging work where ideas quickly become the prototypes and machines used by General Fusion to develop practical fusion energy solutions.

Responsibilities :

• Design and develop mechanical systems for pulsed-power hardware, including capacitor banks, safety systems, switch assemblies, and loads.
• Engineer structures and supports to withstand extreme electromagnetic forces, impulsive loads, vibration, and shock during high-current, fast-rise pulses.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to define, refine, and implement mechanical design requirements.
• Design, build, and iterate prototypes to identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Assemble, commission, and test prototype hardware and complete mechanical subsystems.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve mechanical systems based on test results and operational feedback.
• Documenting design details, test plans, and experimental results
• Contribute actively to design reviews and safety assessments.

Requirements :

The typical hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

We welcome applicants with relevant mechanical or engineering experience. Candidates who hold P.Eng or EIT credentials will be hired under the Mechanical Engineer title. Those without these credentials will be assigned an equivalent title that matches the scope of their position.

What We Offer :

Applications :

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.