Inertia

Manufacturing Development Engineer

BS with 10+ yrs or MS with 7+ yrs; semiconductor automation and production quality control experience; laser and plasma/deposition experience a plus.

Senior Controls Engineer 

Lead design and implementation of control systems for high-energy laser platforms; 10+ years in controls; PLC, embedded and real-time software; C/C++, Python; motion control; system integration.

Global Supply Manager

5+ years in project engineering/management in technical/scientific environments; Bachelor's in Engineering/Physics; proven cross-functional leadership; PM tools (MS Project required; Jira a plus); PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum certifications.

Project Engineer

5+ years in project engineering or project management within a technical or scientific environment; laser experience preferred; Bachelor’s in Engineering or Physics; PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum; strong leadership and communication.

Laser Diode Manufacturing Engineer 

B.S. with 10+ years or M.S. with 7+ years; experience in QCW diode packaging; high-volume manufacturing; production quality control; process optimization; semiconductor back-end packaging is a plus.

Laser Electro-Optical Engineer / Scientist

MS or PhD in engineering, physics, optics, photonics, or lasers; experience in precision laboratory environments; preferred experience with optical systems in R&D and laser-sensor integration.

Firearm Specialist 

Part-time firearm specialist with 2+ years firearms experience, certified armorer, HS diploma, safety/compliance emphasis.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

10+ years mechanical design experience with CAD, FEA, and product development for laser/optical systems.

Senior Mechanical Technician (Startup Environment)

Senior Mechanical Technician

Hands-on senior mechanical technician with design, fabrication, and documentation skills; independent worker in a startup setting; able to solve problems and communicate clearly.

Engineer – IFE Targets

Engineer

PhD or MS in Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, or related field; proven ability to design high‑pressure systems; familiarity with hazardous material safety; strong analytical and measurement skills.

Laser Scientist

PhD plus 5+ years in laser physics or related field; experience with high-energy, high-average power laser systems and simulation tools.

Controls Engineer

Bachelor's degree or higher; 5+ years in control systems design; experience with LabVIEW or EPICS; hands-on integration of controls hardware and software.

Target Fabrication / Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience in precision assembly, bonding, or micro-mechanical systems; strong CAD and design-for-manufacturing skills; hands-on prototyping.

Title	Location	Date
Manufacturing Development Engineer Full Time · $185K-$275K · 7+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 21, 2026
Senior Controls Engineer Full Time · $200K-$260K · 10+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 15, 2026
Global Supply Manager Full Time · 5+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Project Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 13, 2026
Laser Diode Manufacturing Engineer Full Time · $180K-$240K · 7+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 10, 2026
Laser Electro-Optical Engineer / Scientist Full Time · $185K-$275K Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 8, 2026
Firearm Specialist Part Time · $73K-$104K/yr · 2+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Apr 3, 2026
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Full Time · $150K-$180K · 10+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Mar 13, 2026
Senior Mechanical Technician (Startup Environment) Full Time · $90K-$100K Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026
Engineer – IFE Targets Full Time Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Jan 1, 2026
Laser Scientist Full Time · 5+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Nov 5, 2025
Controls Engineer Full Time · 5+ YOE Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Nov 5, 2025
Target Fabrication / Mechanical Engineer Full Time Livermore, California, United States · Onsite	Livermore, California, United States Onsite	Oct 27, 2025

Activities	laser fusion technologyfusion fuel target manufacturinghigh-power laser engineeringfusion power plant developmentclean energy production
Headquarters	US
Industries	Clean EnergyNuclear Energy
Name	Inertia
Employees	100
Type	Private
Tagline	Building laser systems and fuel targets for commercial fusion power.
Founded	2,024
Website	inertia.com
Latest Funding Round	Series A
Latest Funding Year	2,026
Latest Funding Amount	450,000,000
Latest Investors	Bessemer Venture Partners

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