Electrical Engineer​/Applied Scientist

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 are 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.

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Position Overview:

The electrical engineer will design, build and test electrical hardware for diagnostic systems in support of General Fusion’s LM26 project within a cross-functional team. The successful candidate’s primary responsibility will be to take ownership of hardware development and quality control for electromagnetic sensors and other instrumentation/diagnostics. This includes devices such as Rogowski coils, flux loops, and Mirnov probes. The position is primarily on-site at General Fusion’s facilities in Richmond, BC.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

This role requires self-directed work that is often driven by employee initiative. The successful candidate will have the expertise to focus their attention on tasks that add value to the project  candidate must have experience in working with and safely moving large equipment.

The typical hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000. General Fusion considers several 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.