Why This Role Matters

As 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

Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a Laser Systems Engineer to support the development and evaluation of laser subsystems used in neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This role will serve as a key technical liaison for vendor collaboration and test and evaluation activities.

The engineer will work closely with QuEra’s Laser Systems and Quantum Systems teams to support subsystem testing, qualification, and scaling efforts. A core responsibility of this role is coordinating with vendors and partners to ensure that laser and photonic subsystems meet performance, reliability, and integration requirements as QuEra’s quantum computing systems scale.

This position will also serve as the on-site technical interface for test and evaluation activities associated with DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) and related programs. The role involves coordinating subsystem evaluation, test protocols, and milestone documentation.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on experience with advanced laser systems, strong experimental troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively with external partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

~20% travel to partner facilities and vendor sites is required.

Responsibilities

Laser System Scaling and Architecture Development

• Work closley with our Laser System team on supporting the development and scaling of QuEra’s laser infrastructure as quantum systems grow in size and complexity.
• Explore approaches for increasing optical power, stability, and scalability across multi-wavelength laser systems together with the laser system and quantum hardware team.
• Evaluate potential architectures, technologies, and vendor solutions that support higher-power and more scalable laser subsystems.
• Contribute to technical discussions and experiments aimed at improving laser system performance, reliability, and manufacturability as systems transition from experimental prototypes toward larger-scale deployments.

Vendor Collaboration and Subsystem Qualification

• Serve as the technical point of contact for vendors developing laser and optical subsystems.
• Coordinate subsystem testing, qualification, and integration activities with external partners.
• Support vendor evaluation, component qualification, and performance verification for critical optical hardware.

QBI Testing and Evaluation Liaison

• Serve as the on-site technical interface for Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) test and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate with QuEra’s Laser Systems team to define subsystem test procedures, instrumentation requirements, and evaluation protocols.
• Support milestone documentation, technical reporting, and data collection for federal research programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with photonics, optics, and quantum systems teams to define subsystem interface requirements and integration workflows.
• Assist with development of test infrastructure for evaluating laser performance, stability, and reliability.
• Support procurement, documentation, and lifecycle management of laser and optical components.
• Contribute to development of operational procedures, safety practices, and technical documentation for laser systems.
• Participate in cross-site coordination with QuEra engineering teams and external research partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience operating or maintaining advanced laser systems.
• Experience working with free-space optics, fiber optics, and optomechanical assemblies.
• Strong skills in optical alignment, beam diagnostics, and troubleshooting complex optical systems.
• Familiarity with laser control electronics, feedback systems, or instrumentation used in optical experiments.
• Experience working in laboratory or prototype environments with uptime or experimental reliability requirements.
• Solid understanding of laser safety practices for high-power optical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• Experience with AMO systems, cold-atom experiments, or photonics platforms for quantum technologies.
• Familiarity with laser stabilization techniques (familiarity with laser characterization and performance verification techniques).
• Experience collaborating with external vendors or research partners on photonic or optical subsystems.
• Prior experience working on DARPA, DOE, or other federally funded R&D programs and preparing milestone documentation.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Why This Role Matters

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. This role needs to be onsite at our Los Lunas, New Mexico facility. 

What You'll Do

• Design, analyze, and procure a broad range of lifting and transportation fixtures and handling equipment for specialty hardware.

• Working 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.

What You Bring

• 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, et.c), 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.

Bonus Points For

• 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 in designing end of arm manipulator systems for robotic applications.

• Experience working in industries such as: nuclear, energy, aerospace, and/or construction.

Job Summary 

The Inventory Management System (IMS) team is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Engineer to join our efforts in designing, building, and commissioning high-temperature skids for molten salt systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in process, chemical, and mechanical engineering, with the ability to apply these skills to high-temperature design challenges. 

 In this role, you will contribute to the development of critical process systems for the Hermes reactor, our first-of-a-kind low-power nuclear demonstration reactor. As a key member of the IMS team, you will assist in designing, commissioning, and operating components to manage and control the reactor’s molten salt coolant inventory. The position requires an aptitude for chemical engineering, systems integration, and industrial or pilot-scale system deployment. You will collaborate closely with mechanical design, plant layout, piping, instrumentation, and operations teams to integrate and optimize these systems. 

Responsibilities  

• Support design of high temperature piping loops, vessels, heaters, and instruments to manage the Hermes molten salt coolant inventory.
• Perform engineering calculations to support defining hydraulic, thermal, or other design parameters such as pipe size, required pump head, heat loss, hydraulic losses in a pipe loop, etc.
• Lead the design and construction of test platforms, including component prototypes, scaled system demonstrations, and engineering studies to inform IMS system design and performance.
• Develop and document engineering calculations, technical studies, and design rationale through clear and concise technical reports, memos, and presentations.
• Support system commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities, including procedure development and execution.
• Assist with requirements definition, design verification, and validation activities to ensure IMS systems meet functional and regulatory expectations.
• Leverage expertise in Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Contribute to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, ensuring robust safety and performance across system interfaces.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams to integrate and optimize IMS designs in alignment with reactor requirements. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience in process/system design or related roles.
• Experience designing systems for high-temperature processes, molten salts, liquid metals, hazardous chemicals, or petrochemical processes is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to bring hardware design projects to completion and through commissioning, for industrial-scale systems or lab test stands.
• Familiarity with ASME vessel and piping codes is a plus.
• Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software desired.
• Demonstrated capacity for autonomous problem-solving and willingness to own a wide range of technical and non-technical tasks. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Proficient in interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, and process equipment datasheets, with the ability to translate these into functional design and implementation plans.
• Knowledge of HazOp process and demonstrated experience designing processes with a safety-first mindset to create robust systems. Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Knowledge of system commissioning practices, startup sequencing, and operational troubleshooting for process systems.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to quickly and effectively work with manufacturing/assembly teams to pivot or troubleshoot when hardware build issues are discovered while maintaining delivery schedule. 

Physical Conditions  

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 30 pounds in all directions.
• Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces (laboratory/shop environment). 

Environmental Conditions  

• General office environment.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Occasional laboratory or shop environment exposure (loud noises, PPE required, chemical fumes possible). 

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc. 

Travel  

• Some travel may be required, up to 20%. 

Additional Requirements  

• Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines. 

The salary range for this position is $106,300 to $125,100 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that maybe used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, ability and the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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