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Abaco is seeking a Middleware Oracle Fusion Engineer to work for a major financial banking institution located in the Washington, DC Metro Region. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have ...

Direct the work of the Fusion Developer, reviewing scenario design and providing technical guidance on complex integration patterns. * Communicate Fusion delivery progress, risks, and dependencies to ...

Workfront Fusion Lead

Corona, CA · On-site

$97K - $130K/yr

Direct the work of the Fusion Developer, reviewing scenario design and providing technical guidance on complex integration patterns. * Communicate Fusion delivery progress, risks, and dependencies to ...

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How much do fusion engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for fusion engineer in the United States is $49.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What engineers make $300,000 a year?

Senior engineers in specialized fields such as petroleum, aerospace, or software engineering can earn $300,000 or more annually, especially with extensive experience, advanced skills, and leadership roles. Fusion engineers working in nuclear fusion research or energy sectors may also reach this level with significant expertise and project responsibilities.

What are some common challenges Fusion Engineers face when working on large-scale fusion projects?

Fusion Engineers often encounter challenges related to working with complex, interdisciplinary teams and integrating highly specialized systems, such as superconducting magnets, vacuum systems, and plasma control technologies. Navigating stringent safety protocols and adapting to rapidly evolving research findings are also key aspects of the role. Additionally, these engineers must frequently troubleshoot unexpected issues during experimental runs and collaborate closely with physicists, technicians, and software specialists to drive progress toward project milestones.

What is the holy grail of energy?

The holy grail of energy refers to achieving sustainable, clean, and virtually limitless energy sources. Fusion energy, which involves replicating the process that powers the sun, is considered a leading candidate because it produces abundant energy with minimal environmental impact and produces no long-lived radioactive waste. Fusion engineers work on developing reactors that can safely and efficiently harness this power for practical use.

What are fusion engineers?

Fusion engineers are professionals who work on the development and maintenance of fusion energy systems, which aim to replicate the process that powers the sun to generate clean and virtually limitless energy on Earth. Their responsibilities include designing, testing, and optimizing fusion reactors and related technologies. Fusion engineers often collaborate with physicists, materials scientists, and other engineers to solve complex challenges in plasma confinement, materials durability, and energy conversion. They typically work in research institutions, national laboratories, or private companies focused on fusion energy. A strong background in physics, engineering, and advanced mathematics is essential for this role.

What engineers make $500,000?

Senior engineers in specialized fields such as software engineering, petroleum engineering, and aerospace engineering can earn $500,000 or more annually, especially with experience, advanced skills, and leadership roles. High compensation often includes bonuses, stock options, or profit sharing, particularly in technology and energy sectors.

How much do fusion engineers make?

Fusion engineers typically earn a median salary ranging from $80,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location. Senior professionals with specialized skills in plasma physics, engineering, or related fields can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $150,000. Compensation may also include benefits such as research funding, project bonuses, and opportunities for advancement in the energy or research sectors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Fusion Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fusion Engineer, you need a strong foundation in physics, materials science, and engineering principles, typically supported by an advanced degree in nuclear, mechanical, or electrical engineering. Familiarity with plasma simulation software, CAD tools, and knowledge of reactor control systems and safety protocols are commonly required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective teamwork are key soft skills that help address complex technical challenges. These skills and qualities are vital for advancing fusion technology and ensuring the safety and efficiency of experimental or commercial fusion reactors.
What states have the most Fusion Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Fusion Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Fusion Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,934 per year, or $50 per hour.

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Posted 15 days ago


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Company Description

Abaco Strategy is a certified Virginia Minority-Owned and Woman-Owned for-profit business, based out of Leesburg, Virginia's HUBZone.
We specialize in Process Improvement, IT Service Management, CMMI, PMBOK, Program/Project Management, IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC).
We partner with our commercial and government customers to assess their organizational capabilities and help them improve the process, quality and performance of their organizations.
Abaco's experienced personnel is certified in ITIL v3, ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMI v1.3 and other relevant continual improvement models.
Our consultants have proven experience implementing continuous improvement frameworks that enhance organizational maturity and process capabilities.


Job Description

Abaco is seeking a Middleware Oracle Fusion Engineer to work for a major financial banking institution located in the Washington, DC Metro Region. The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have solid industry experience in the following area(s):
* Experience with managing, administering, designing, maintaining, supporting & architecting infrastructure for Oracle Fusion Middleware products.
* Provide architecture, design, development, and production support for legacy applications leveraging the Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g technology stack.
* Responsible for working closely with cross-functional IT teams, business analysts, DBAs, and developers to ensure effective execution of Middleware services functionality including SOA, ADF, Queue (JMS) and data migration.
* Possess a strong working knowledge of SOA and web services technologies and infrastructure engineering of Service Oriented Middleware deployments that support complex and essential web services across the enterprise, including shared and dedicated, production
* Experience, proficiency and hands-on design, build, deployment, and support for Oracle Fusion Middleware including SOA, OSB, OWSM, BPM, ADF applications, including the WebLogic application server.
* Should be able to design and engineer infrastructure to delivery highly available applications.
* Solves problems related to installation, implementation, maintenance, and operations of middleware and related infrastructure components.
* Ensures that infrastructure systems are designed, implemented, and supported to meet customer's internal and external standards and service level requirements.
* Perform testing, tuning, and configuration of Middleware products including WebLogic, Oracle BPM, Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Identity Manager, Oracle Access Manager, OWSM, Oracle Portal etc.
* Apply experience with monitoring tools and techniques for Fusion Middleware components including RESTful Management Services, SOA and OSB services. Support, troubleshoot, and resolve Middleware and related infrastructure issues.
* Perform installation of new Middleware software releases, system upgrades, and patches.
* Provide 24/7 support via cell phone for severity 1 incidents.
* Experience in setting up clustering & highly available environments for Oracle Fusion Middleware stack.
* Experience in setting up security policies and SSO environment between external applications, Oracle WebLogic Server, OWSM and other technologies in Fusion middleware stack.
* JVM and memory management, tuning, diagnostics and configuration.

REQUIREMENTS
* US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
* MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND CREDIT CHECK
* Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or 5 years of directly related experience in lieu of degree
* Proficiency with Unix/Linux operating systems and strong Shell scripting experience
* Ability to work in a team environment with multiple, competing high-priority projects with varying deadlines
* Must have prior experience working in an Agile, SCRUM or RUP environment

PREFERRED SKILLS:
* Oracle Middleware Certification
* ITIL Foundation Certificate
* Experience with Cloud platform migration and Oracle Fusion 12c.
Abaco is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. They understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are a military friendly organization and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
As a HUBZone certified company, they encourage applicants who live in HUBZones, as designated by the Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information visit http://map.sba.gov/hubzone/maps/ .
Thank you for considering us for employment.

Qualifications

* Oracle Middleware Certification
* ITIL Foundation Certificate
* Experience with Cloud platform migration and Oracle Fusion 12c.

Additional Information

Candidates must be a US Citizen for this position.
Candidates MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK AND CREDIT CHECK