Researcher

TAE Technologies, Inc; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation + sick time

Parental leave

Equity participation

Job summary

TAE Technologies, Inc in Southern California is seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineer to maintain and optimize high‑voltage neutral beam equipment. You will operate nine MW-class injectors, troubleshoot HV circuits, and support diagnostic upgrades in a collaborative research environment.

You will lead projects, coordinate with controls, engineering and physics teams, and document findings for internal reviews and conferences. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, or operating electromechanical equipment.
• Able to test, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC circuits, power supplies, relays, contactors, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitors, resistors, inductors, sensors, and basic control circuits.
• Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems of nine MW-class neutral beam injectors, HV pulsed power circuits, power electronics, capacitor banks, PCBs, and related systems.
• Modify existing circuits and design/build/test new HV circuitry.
• Support diagnostic build-out for C-2W upgrade and neutral beam test stands; design/testing of diagnostics with scientists and engineers.
• Take the lead on current and new projects; collaborate with operations, controls, engineering, and physics teams.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal meetings and conferences.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical troubleshooting

High voltage safety

LOTO practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Physics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Clamp meters

Hi-pot testers

Insulation testers

Job description

Do Epic ScienceTAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

Do Epic ScienceTAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About The Role

• Join the Neutral Beam Physics Team in the Fusion Power Research Division, reporting to the Director of Neutral Beam Physics. This is a Research-track position with a growth path toward in Neutral Beam Physics.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the electrical systems of the nine MW-class neutral beam injectors on C-2W, including high-voltage pulsed power circuits, power electronics, capacitor banks, PCBs, and low-voltage diagnostic and control circuits, as well as supporting vacuum systems and ion source hardware.
• Modify existing circuits and design, build, and test new low- to high-voltage electronic circuitry as needed.
• Provide the same operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for the positive- and negative-ion neutral beam test stands.
• Support the diagnostic build-out for the C-2W upgrade and the neutral beam test stands, contributing to the design and testing of new or upgraded diagnostic systems in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
• Take the lead on current and new projects as assigned by the group leader.
• Work closely with the operations, controls, engineering, and physics teams.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal meetings, project reviews, and scientific conferences.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure while strictly following all safety protocols.
• Promote the TAE Core Values, Rules of the Road, and our Culture of Safety.

About You

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience maintaining, repairing, or operating industrial, laboratory, semiconductor, accelerator, plasma, vacuum, or similar electromechanical equipment.
• Able to safely test, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC circuits, power supplies, relays, contactors, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitors, resistors, inductors, sensors, and basic control circuits.
• Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Proficient with DMMs, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, hi‑pot/insulation testers (where authorized), and other diagnostic instruments.
• Basic understanding of PLC, interlock, and control systems, including the ability to trace I/O signals through schematics.
• Comfortable removing and installing components, valves, cooling lines, fittings, cables, connectors, and hardware, and performing alignment and assembly work.
• Strong lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and a disciplined approach to high‑voltage and stored‑energy hazards.
• Safety awareness for compressed gases, vacuum equipment, hot surfaces, cooling systems, and laboratory operating procedures.

At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job‑related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.

Onsite

About Us

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What You’ll Get With Us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
• Potential for equity participation
• HQ in Southern California
• Employee events on and off-site
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

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TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [e-mail] to request accommodations or request more information.

Note to Agencies

TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.