Senior Design Engineer: Fusion Mechanical Systems (Onsite)

Physics World; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TAE Technologies in Southern California seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical system design for R&D and commercial ventures. You will create CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation, coordinating with vendors for on-site fabrication.

The role focuses on high vacuum, plasma/accelerator design, cryogenics, and additive manufacturing; requires 12+ years of hands-on experience and collaboration across engineering, physics, quality, and procurement groups.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience.
• Experience designing neutral beams or particle accelerators.
• Familiarity with high voltage design principles.
• Proven ability to manage a design lifecycle from concept to installation.
• Expertise in GD&T (ASME Y14.5M).
• Proficient with SolidWorks, Catia or other 3D CAD software.
• Experience with PDM/PLM design change management tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise to design and develop complex mechanical systems.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models, layout drawings, and detailed design documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, physics, and project management teams.
• Produce and maintain drawings, BOMs and documentation.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to fabricate components.
• Participate in assembly, installation and commissioning activities.
• Foster cross‑disciplinary communication with engineering, physics, quality, and procurement.

Skills

Experience with 12+ years

Neutral beams / particle accelerators

High voltage design principles

Lifecycle design management

Mechanical assemblies design

ASME Y14.5M GD&T

3D CAD proficiency (SolidWorks/Catia)

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

PDM/PLM design tools

Job description

TAE Technologies in Southern California seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical system design for R&D and commercial ventures. You will create CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation, coordinating with vendors for on-site fabrication.

The role focuses on high vacuum, plasma/accelerator design, cryogenics, and additive manufacturing; requires 12+ years of hands-on experience and collaboration across engineering, physics, quality, and procurement groups.