Senior Design Engineer - Fusion Systems & High-Vacuum Tech

TAE Technologies, Inc.; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation + sick time

Job summary

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

You will create 2D/3D CAD models, produce detailed documentation, and collaborate with engineering, physics, and management teams on complex assemblies. Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on mechanical design experience, familiarity with high voltage and vacuum systems, and the ability to manage designs from concept through installation.

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 lifecycle from concept to installation.
• Expertise in mechanical assemblies, fasteners, and manufacturing considerations.
• 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 with engineering, physics, and project management teams.
• Produce and maintain detailed drawings, BOMs, and technical docs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to fabricate components and ensure design adherence.
• 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

Hands-on mechanical design

Neutral beams / particle accelerators

High voltage design principles

2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks/Catia)

ASME Y14.5M GD&T

PDM/PLM design change mgmt

Materials & fabrication knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

3D CAD software

Job description

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

You will create 2D/3D CAD models, produce detailed documentation, and collaborate with engineering, physics, and management teams on complex assemblies. Ideal candidates have extensive hands-on mechanical design experience, familiarity with high voltage and vacuum systems, and the ability to manage designs from concept through installation.