Livermore, California, United States · On-site
$165k–$225k/yr
Overview: At Inertia, we plan to build the world’s largest laser to initiate the world’s first fusion power plant. We need talented engineers to take on the challenge of scaling up various optical components (laser glass…
Skills: Glass Fabrication, Ceramic Fabrication, High Volume Manufacturing, Production Quality Control, Yield Analysis
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The role focuses on scaling up optical components for a fusion power plant by evaluating suppliers and managing pilot production. Responsibilities include consolidating design requirements, monitoring production bring-up, and implementing quality control measures.
Requires a B.S. with 10 years of experience or an M.S. with 7 years of experience. Must have expertise in glass and ceramic fabrication, high volume manufacturing development, and production quality control.
At Inertia, we plan to build the world’s largest laser to initiate the world’s first fusion power plant. We need talented engineers to take on the challenge of scaling up various optical components (laser glass and optics, traditional lens, micro lens array, etc.) to unprecedented volume to supply the laser system.
This role will be critical to evaluate feasibility of suppliers, bring up pilot production, and scale up to production volume to supply the fusion power plant.
The role will report to the VP of Industrial Engineering.
Engage internal design teams to consolidate all design requirements, and document the requirements for vendor engagement.
Engage suppliers for feasibility, scale, and cost deep dives
Monitor pilot production bring up
Establish manufacturing best practices
Collaborate with quality engineering to implement production quality control
Yield analysis and failure analysis
B.S. with 10 years of experience, or M.S. with 7 years of experience
Experience with glass and ceramic fabrication processes a must
High volume manufacturing development experience a must
Experience with production quality control a must
The base salary range for this role is $165,000 - $225,000; 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!
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.
Product Innovation Experts - from strategy to design, engineering & manufacturing. ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Certified.
In complex, regulated hardware - most failures aren’t technical. They’re structural. Smart teams build prototypes. They hit milestones. But products still stall - in verification, transfer, or scale - because early architectural decisions harden under uncertainty and fragmented ownership. Inertia exists to prevent that. We are an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified product development and manufacturing partner specializing in complex hardware - particularly medical devices, diagnostics, dual-use defense, automation, and clean technology. We don’t just design products. We govern the critical decisions that determine whether a product can: • Achieve proven demand • Launch with certainty • Scale without structural failure From system architecture and human factors engineering through detailed design, verification, and manufacturing transfer - we carry regulatory intent, design integrity, and manufacturability forward instead of handing them off. Our certified quality management systems embed risk management, documentation discipline, and process control from day one - ensuring compliance and execution rigor without slowing innovation. Clients choose Inertia when: • Regulatory intent must align with system architecture • Manufacturability must be designed in, not bolted on • Supply chain resilience matters • Scale is not optional We work with venture-backed scale-ups, mid-market OEMs, and enterprise innovation teams who need a partner that stays accountable through commercialization - not just concept. Inertia. We realize the new - and make sure it survives. Learn more about us at www.inertiapd.com
Offices: 34 Kern Rd., Unit #3, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1T1, CA
Product Innovation Experts - from strategy to design, engineering & manufacturing. ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Certified.
In complex, regulated hardware - most failures aren’t technical. They’re structural. Smart teams build prototypes. They hit milestones. But products still stall - in verification, transfer, or scale - because early architectural decisions harden under uncertainty and fragmented ownership. Inertia exists to prevent that. We are an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified product development and manufacturing partner specializing in complex hardware - particularly medical devices, diagnostics, dual-use defense, automation, and clean technology. We don’t just design products. We govern the critical decisions that determine whether a product can: • Achieve proven demand • Launch with certainty • Scale without structural failure From system architecture and human factors engineering through detailed design, verification, and manufacturing transfer - we carry regulatory intent, design integrity, and manufacturability forward instead of handing them off. Our certified quality management systems embed risk management, documentation discipline, and process control from day one - ensuring compliance and execution rigor without slowing innovation. Clients choose Inertia when: • Regulatory intent must align with system architecture • Manufacturability must be designed in, not bolted on • Supply chain resilience matters • Scale is not optional We work with venture-backed scale-ups, mid-market OEMs, and enterprise innovation teams who need a partner that stays accountable through commercialization - not just concept. Inertia. We realize the new - and make sure it survives. Learn more about us at www.inertiapd.com
Offices: 34 Kern Rd., Unit #3, Toronto, Ontario M3B 1T1, CA
