Senior Mechanical Engineer Fusion Systems and Projects

Fusion Energy Base; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

TAE Technologies is seeking a senior mechanical engineering professional to coordinate the design and fabrication of advanced systems used in fusion-related fields. The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-value sub-systems from concept through installation.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in large-component design across aerospace, nuclear, or related industries, including experience with project management and

Qualifications

• Expertise in mechanical engineering fundamentals and physics related to large component design.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive design reviews.
• Strong background in designing, fabricating, and testing high-value mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and fabrication of complex systems and components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Physics and Operations to define requirements.
• Organize design reviews and manage cost and schedule estimates.
• Contribute expertise and write/review specs and procedures.
• Identify qualified manufacturers and oversee fabrication and delivery.
• Assist with installation and commissioning; travel as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical presentations

Engineering fundamentals

Adaptability

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

TAE Technologies is seeking a senior mechanical engineering professional to coordinate the design and fabrication of advanced systems used in fusion-related fields. The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-value sub-systems from concept through installation.

The ideal candidate has a Ph.D./M.S./B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in large-component design across aerospace, nuclear, or related industries, including experience with project management and