Fabrication Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end fabrication of vacuum chamber vessels and large complex steel assemblies for a pulser-driven inertial fusion system.
Role type
Senior IC fabrication lead (vacuum systems)
Builds
Vacuum chambers, forged and machined ring assemblies, and power flow components for fusion machines
Domain
Fusion energy / High-tech manufacturing
Required skills
UHV system design and fabrication, stainless steel welding, helium leak testing, surface finish control, tight tolerance machining, supplier management, execution planning
Preferred skills
Large-scale UHV experience (fusion/aerospace/accelerator), cleanroom assembly, nonconformance resolution
Technologies
Helium leak detectors, precision machining tools, vacuum assembly equipment
Responsibilities
Own execution of vacuum vessel fabrication from design-for-manufacturability to site installation; Drive RFPs and technical bid reviews for complex vacuum components; Manage fabrication of mission-critical vacuum and power flow components; Build execution plans including leak testing and qualification; Coordinate with physicists and design engineers; Manage suppliers of specialized vacuum hardware
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC