Rigging, Fixtures and Ground Equipment Engineer

Rigging, Fixtures and Ground Support Equipment Engineer About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand.

You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

The Rigging, Fixtures and Ground Support Equipment Engineer will design, analyze, and procure custom handling equipment for lifting, in‑factory movement and overland transportation of Pacific Fusion’s large custom hardware. You will utilize your expertise in heavy lifts, speciality rigging and in‑factory movement to create innovative designs to address unique installation and transportation challenges on rapid timelines across multiple locations. In this role you will work collaboratively with engineers, production employees, and scientists to optimize equipment designs across the company for safety, efficiency, and cost as we bring our demonstration system online.

• Design, analyze, and procure a broad range of lifting and transportation fixtures and handling equipment for specialty hardware.
• Work closely with relevant engineers to meet strict technical and operational requirements.
• Use industry standards and relevant regulations to apply best practices for future designs and improve existing designs.
• Review all lift and transport fixture designs for structural integrity under dynamic and static loading.
• Create and/or review detailed CAD models, FEA, and mechanical fabrication drawings of all custom fixtures and handling equipment.
• Document equipment testing requirements and findings to optimize next revision of designs.
• Mentor larger design engineering workforce on lift and transport fixture best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, with Structural focus or Masters degree preferred.
• 7+ years experience in designing and analyzing lift, transportation, and handling fixtures for large hardware with a proven track record of rigor, creative problem solving, and success.
• Deep knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting techniques, load path analysis, and safety standards (e.g., ASME B30 series, OSHA 1926).
• Expertise in design and analysis (structural and FEA) of custom lift, transportation, and handling fixtures for large and heavy hardware.
• Expertise in variety of cranes (bridge, gantry, mobile, etc.), forklifts, below‑the‑hook lift fixtures.
• Experience in road‑transport vehicle options, custom road‑transport container/fixtures, permitting requirements for oversized loads.
• Proficiency in CAD to create detailed design, drawings, and FEA.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced startup environment.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

• PE license.
• Design for lift fixtures in nuclear facilities, including remotely connected and operated lift fixtures.
• Experience with integrating hydraulic and/or motorized systems into fixture designs to precisely align large and heavy hardware.
• Experience designing end‑of‑arm manipulator systems for robotic applications.
• Experience working in industries such as: nuclear, energy, aerospace, and/or construction.

• Pay Range: $116,000 - $174,000 USD
• Equity plan
• 6% employer 401(k) 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…