Senior Design Engineer - Fusion Systems (Equity Eligible)

TAE Technologies, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Equity participation

Job summary

TAE Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in California to lead mechanical design for R&D and commercial ventures.

You will create and refine complex systems, from machined components to large assemblies, leveraging high vacuum, plasma/accelerator, and high voltage expertise, with onsite collaboration across teams. The role requires hands-on ownership, CAD modeling in SolidWorks or Catia, and end-to-end lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience with increasing technical complexity.
• Experience designing neutral beams or particle accelerators.
• Familiarity with high voltage design principles.
• Proven ability to manage a design through the entire lifecycle from concept to installation.
• Expertise in mechanical assemblies, fasteners, and manufacturing design considerations.
• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M).
• Proficient with SolidWorks, Catia, or other 3D CAD software (1,000+ hours).
• Experience with PDM/PLM design change management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise to design and develop complex mechanical systems and technologies.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models, layout drawings, and detailed design documentation using SolidWorks.
• Resolve design challenges through collaboration with engineering, physics, and project management teams.
• Produce and maintain detailed drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to fabricate components and ensure design adherence, including shop visits as necessary.
• Generate conceptual CAD models from sketches and undefined project requirements.
• Participate in assembly, installation, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Foster cross-disciplinary communication with engineering, physics, quality, and procurement groups.

Skills

Mechanical design

High vacuum systems

Plasma/accelerator design

High voltage design

3D CAD (SolidWorks/Catia)

Design for manufacturing

GD&T (ASME Y14.5M)

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

PDM/PLM design change management

Job description

TAE Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in California to lead mechanical design for R&D and commercial ventures.

You will create and refine complex systems, from machined components to large assemblies, leveraging high vacuum, plasma/accelerator, and high voltage expertise, with onsite collaboration across teams. The role requires hands-on ownership, CAD modeling in SolidWorks or Catia, and end-to-end lifecycle management.