Electrical Engineer
Company websitef.energy (Fuse, opens in new tab)
Base salary $100K to $160K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in San Leandro, CA
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- LocationSan Leandro, CA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
About Fuse
We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind. This is not a normal company. This is not a normal job. We are committed for the long term to win.
About the Role
As an Electrical Engineer at Fuse, you're building at the limit of what's possible, advancing pulsed-power technology as part of a team tackling the monumental challenge of fusion energy.
Core Responsibilities
Design, build, and test control and data acquisition (DAQ) systems for pulsed-power facilities.
Design and assemble PCBs for control systems, diagnostics, and pulsed-power applications.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, and systems.
Develop control architectures spanning sensing, actuation, embedded hardware, and data acquisition.
Conduct applied R&D across electrical engineering, fusion energy, and pulsed-power systems.
Write specifications and technical reports and support systems through build, testing, and iteration.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience in PCB schematic and layout design using Altium Designer or equivalent software.
1+ years of experience simulating electronic circuits using SPICE.
1+ years of experience designing control processes and control systems, including defining control architecture, sensing, and actuation.
1+ years of experience configuring and managing data acquisition (DAQ) systems.
Proficiency with lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, and DMMs, as well as sensors and calibration techniques.
Experience with embedded hardware system design.
Ability and willingness to travel between Fuse locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
C and/or Python programming ability.
Experience with pulsed-power, high-voltage, or high-current systems.
Familiarity with EMI hardening and protected I/O for electrically noisy environments.
Hands-on experience with embedded protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, RS-485, or Ethernet.
What We Value
Give a shit. Build things you're proud of.
Take responsibility. If something is broken and you can fix it, fix it. See things through.
Move fast. Make decisions, learn quickly, and keep moving forward.
Think bigger. Simplify relentlessly. Don't default to the safe answer.
Disagree and commit. The best idea wins. Once a decision is made, we move.
Desire to win. This is hard. Expect intensity. We are here to win.
Plan B is to make Plan A work.
Additional Requirements
Must be able to travel and work extended hours/weekends as needed.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Relocation assistance for roles that require it.
Flexible time off. Take what you need, no accrual tracking.
2 weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year, subject to team and business needs.
Supportive leave of absence policies.
Paid leave for new parents.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity
Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, ancestry, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 2,090 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site; 133 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $146,900; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $173,750.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingElectrical Engineer$100K to $160K
Mechanical Engineer$100K to $155K
Nuclear Engineer$105K to $155K
Capacitor Manufacturing Engineer$105K to $155K
Pulsed-Power Engineer$110K to $165K
Laser Engineer$110K to $160K
Fluid Dynamics Engineer$110K to $160K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer (this listing) | $100K - $160K |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100K - $155K |
| Nuclear Engineer | $105K - $155K |
| Capacitor Manufacturing Engineer | $105K - $155K |
| Pulsed-Power Engineer | $110K - $165K |
| Laser Engineer | $110K - $160K |
| Fluid Dynamics Engineer | $110K - $160K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- fields changed
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2025-05-01
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: San Leandro, California
USD 100,000 – 160,000 · 1 YEAR · Salary
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- Structured pay field published by the employer
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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