Manufacturing Development Engineer
Inertia
Livermore, CA, USA
USD 185k-275k / year
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
Location
Livermore
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Design and Engineering
Overview:
At Inertia, we plan to build fusion fuel targets to initiate the world’s first fusion power plant. We need talented engineers to take on the challenge of scaling up the target production from laboratory scale to volume production.
This role will be critical to take development from fusion fuel target research and establish viable volume production equipment, material, and process.
The role will report to the VP of Industrial Engineering.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop baseline assembly process and automation requirements
Develop proof-of-concept mass production equipments
Establish manufacturing best practices
Yield analysis and failure analysis
Qualifications:
B.S. with 10+ years of experience, or M.S. with 7+ years of experience
High volume semiconductor back-end manufacturing automation development a must
Experience with production quality control a must
Laser processing experience a plus
Plasma tech or deposition processing experience a plus
Salary & Benefits:
The base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $275,000; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.
We offer market-competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company-paid holidays, matching 401k, and more!
About Inertia:
Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi-year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.