Senior Electrical Engineer - Optical Diagnostics at Pacific Fusion in San Leandro, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

rf detection

optoelectronic integration

circuit design

fiber optics

system testing

data analysis

Stay current with advancements in photonics, RF systems, and relevant technologies
Develop and implement RF signal detection and processing techniques for optical systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optics, mechanical, and software engineers
Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports
Integrate and characterize optoelectronic components, including photodetectors, modulators, and laser systems, and high speed cameras diodes
Design and develop electronic circuits for laser control and characterization
Work with single-mode and multi-mode fiber optics for system integration and signal transmission
Perform system-level testing, data analysis, and debugging of optical and RF systems

Requirements

python

high-speed

optical comms

mixed-signal

oscilloscopes

fiber optics

Experience with high-speed digital electronics and data acquisition systems.
Expertise in several of the following:
Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis.
Familiarity with optical communication systems and photonic integrated circuits.
Optoelectronic modulation (e.g., EOMs, AOMs)
Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design.
Proficient with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and optical power meters.
Knowledge of radiation effects on electrical systems
Laser systems and drivers
Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations
RF signal detection and processing
Fiber optic integration and alignment

Benefits

6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$900M

Series A Investment

The company secured over $900 million in Series A funding led by top-tier investors.

135k ft²

Facility Size

Construction is underway in a 135,000-square-foot facility in San Leandro.

150 Modules

Fusion Target

They aim to use 150 modular units to achieve net facility gain by 2030.

Led by founders from NASA, DOE labs, and genomics—Eric Lander (co‑founder/CEO) and Keith LeChien (CTO) steer the technical vision.
They’re pioneering pulsed magnetic inertial fusion: stacking modular ‘bricks’ in Marx generators to drive fuel capsules to fusion.
Built in a 135k ft² San Leandro facility, the team of ~60 engineers and scientists is constructing full-scale pulser modules.
Collaborations with General Atomics and US national labs accelerate scaling and prototype testing.
Their demonstration system in Livermore targets research-grade operations ahead of commercial rollouts.
By focusing on mass‑manufacturable modules and affordable supply chains, they aim to bring fusion to market within a decade.

Culture + Values

Talented, humble builders
United by a shared sense of urgency — to meet rapidly growing global energy demand while addressing climate change
Shared sense of responsibility — to each other, to our investors, to our country, and to our planet
Committed to collaborating with the broader scientific community… regularly share and publish our research… committed to partnering with communities, regulators, policymakers, suppliers, industry peers, and customers

Environment + Sustainability

$900M+ Funded

Series A Financing

Raised $900 million in Series A funding tied to technical milestones for advancing clean energy solutions.

>100 MJ Output

Fusion Energy Yield

Collaborating with partners to achieve high-yield fusion energy output in inherently safe, carbon-free systems.

2030 Target

Net Facility Gain

Technology aims to achieve net facility gain by 2030, producing more fusion energy output than stored energy input.

Mission: power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy
Building pulsed magnetic inertial fusion system using widely available materials and mass‑manufacturable modular units ('bricks' and 'modules') to support scalable clean power
Collaborating with National Lab partners (General Atomics, LLNL) to drive advances toward high‑yield fusion in inherently safe, carbon‑free systems

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found on website or LinkedIn profiles

Articles

Careers at Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion LinkedIn

Pacific Fusion Crunchbase Profile

Role

Description

rf detection

optoelectronic integration

circuit design

fiber optics

system testing

data analysis

Stay current with advancements in photonics, RF systems, and relevant technologies
Develop and implement RF signal detection and processing techniques for optical systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optics, mechanical, and software engineers
Document design specifications, test procedures, and technical reports
Integrate and characterize optoelectronic components, including photodetectors, modulators, and laser systems, and high speed cameras diodes
Design and develop electronic circuits for laser control and characterization
Work with single-mode and multi-mode fiber optics for system integration and signal transmission
Perform system-level testing, data analysis, and debugging of optical and RF systems

Requirements

python

high-speed

optical comms

mixed-signal

oscilloscopes

fiber optics

Experience with high-speed digital electronics and data acquisition systems.
Expertise in several of the following:
Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for test automation and data analysis.
Familiarity with optical communication systems and photonic integrated circuits.
Optoelectronic modulation (e.g., EOMs, AOMs)
Strong understanding of analog and mixed-signal circuit design.
Proficient with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and optical power meters.
Knowledge of radiation effects on electrical systems
Laser systems and drivers
Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations
RF signal detection and processing
Fiber optic integration and alignment

Benefits

6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$900M

Series A Investment

The company secured over $900 million in Series A funding led by top-tier investors.

135k ft²

Facility Size

Construction is underway in a 135,000-square-foot facility in San Leandro.

150 Modules

Fusion Target

They aim to use 150 modular units to achieve net facility gain by 2030.

Led by founders from NASA, DOE labs, and genomics—Eric Lander (co‑founder/CEO) and Keith LeChien (CTO) steer the technical vision.
They’re pioneering pulsed magnetic inertial fusion: stacking modular ‘bricks’ in Marx generators to drive fuel capsules to fusion.
Built in a 135k ft² San Leandro facility, the team of ~60 engineers and scientists is constructing full-scale pulser modules.
Collaborations with General Atomics and US national labs accelerate scaling and prototype testing.
Their demonstration system in Livermore targets research-grade operations ahead of commercial rollouts.
By focusing on mass‑manufacturable modules and affordable supply chains, they aim to bring fusion to market within a decade.

Culture + Values

Talented, humble builders
United by a shared sense of urgency — to meet rapidly growing global energy demand while addressing climate change
Shared sense of responsibility — to each other, to our investors, to our country, and to our planet
Committed to collaborating with the broader scientific community… regularly share and publish our research… committed to partnering with communities, regulators, policymakers, suppliers, industry peers, and customers

Environment + Sustainability

$900M+ Funded

Series A Financing

Raised $900 million in Series A funding tied to technical milestones for advancing clean energy solutions.

>100 MJ Output

Fusion Energy Yield

Collaborating with partners to achieve high-yield fusion energy output in inherently safe, carbon-free systems.

2030 Target

Net Facility Gain

Technology aims to achieve net facility gain by 2030, producing more fusion energy output than stored energy input.

Mission: power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy
Building pulsed magnetic inertial fusion system using widely available materials and mass‑manufacturable modular units ('bricks' and 'modules') to support scalable clean power
Collaborating with National Lab partners (General Atomics, LLNL) to drive advances toward high‑yield fusion in inherently safe, carbon‑free systems

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available DEI strategy or gender-related statistics found on website or LinkedIn profiles

Articles

Careers at Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion LinkedIn

Pacific Fusion Crunchbase Profile