Senior Design Engineer - High-Vacuum & Plasma Systems

Physics World; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation + sick time

Equity participation

HQ in Southern California

Job summary

TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical system design for R&D and commercial ventures. You will create CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, coordinate with vendors, and drive documentation from concept to installation.

Experience with high vacuum, plasma/accelerator design, high voltage, cryogenics, and additive manufacturing is valued. This 100% onsite role collaborates with a diverse team in Southern California.

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.

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

Cryogenics

Additive manufacturing

SolidWorks

Catia

CAD modeling

Vendor coordination

GD&T (ASME Y14.5M)

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

PDM/PLM design change management

Job description

TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to lead mechanical system design for R&D and commercial ventures. You will create CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks, coordinate with vendors, and drive documentation from concept to installation.

Experience with high vacuum, plasma/accelerator design, high voltage, cryogenics, and additive manufacturing is valued. This 100% onsite role collaborates with a diverse team in Southern California.