Neutral Beam Systems Engineer: Fusion R&D Innovator

TAE Technologies, Inc; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Company-wide December holiday

Wellness program

Parental leave

Potential for equity participation

Employee events on and off-site

Job summary

A fusion energy company in California is seeking a candidate with expertise in neutral beam injection systems for research and development roles. The successful applicant will design and optimize these systems, collaborate with physicists, and develop diagnostic tools. Candidates should hold a B.S. in engineering and have relevant experience. The position includes a variety of generous benefits and supports an inclusive organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize neutral beam injection systems.
• Specify and integrate vacuum, cryogenic, cooling, and gas handling subsystems.
• Collaborate with plasma physicists to meet experimental performance requirements.
• Interface with controls, diagnostics, and data acquisition teams.
• Oversee vendor interactions, component testing, and acceptance reviews.
• Develop diagnostics for high-power NB systems.

Skills

Direct experience with neutral beam injection systems and/or ion sources

Experience with magnetically confined plasma

Proficiency with simulation codes (COMSOL, ANSYS, SolidWorks)

Thermal, structural, and/or electromagnetic analysis

Experience in designing and operating plasma and/or beam diagnostics

High-vacuum systems

Experience with high-voltage systems, pulsed power, particle accelerators and/or fusion devices

Knowledge of vacuum systems, high voltage systems, and thermal management

Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills

Excellent analytical and data analysis skills

Experience with programming languages/scripts/macros (Python, MATLAB, or IDL)

Education

B.S. in engineering or related discipline

M.S. in engineering or related discipline with experience in NB or accelerators R&D

Job description

A fusion energy company in California is seeking a candidate with expertise in neutral beam injection systems for research and development roles. The successful applicant will design and optimize these systems, collaborate with physicists, and develop diagnostic tools. Candidates should hold a B.S. in engineering and have relevant experience. The position includes a variety of generous benefits and supports an inclusive organizational culture.