Technical Writer

Physics World; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick time

Holiday time in December

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

TAE Technologies, a world‑leading private fusion energy company, is seeking a technical writer to support QA and Document Control. You will manage design documentation, write part specifications, and liaise with engineers and vendors to assure quality and traceability.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in technical writing, experience with ISO 9001/13485, and are proficient with CAD tools. HQ is in Southern California; a collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, prefer medical background.
• Excellent technical writing skills for mechanical, electrical and other high-tech products.
• Practical knowledge of Quality Assurance and Document Control.
• Ability to work with others and obtain information for accurate part specs.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and compile specs for procurement.
• Document design, testing, requirement traceability and inspection.
• Maintain documents and drawings per QA principles and ISO 9001 standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to gather component data and certifications.

Skills

Adobe Software

Macros / database entry

CAD basics (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Verbal and written communication

Independent & team collaboration

QA knowledge

ISO 13485 awareness

Education

B.S. in journalism or English or communications

B.S. in engineering / computer science / medicine (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Database/macros

Job description

Do Epic Science

TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon‑free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

Job Details

Description Do Epic Science TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon‑free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality. We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion‑generated electricity.

About The Role

• Work with engineers and physicists to review drawings and compile specifications that can be sent to procurement.


• Support various tasks to document design, testing, requirement traceability and inspection.


• Maintain documents and drawings in an organized manner according to Document Control and Quality Assurance principles

About You

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, prefer medical background.


• Excellent Technical writing skills for a variety of mechanical, electrical, and various other high‑tech products.


• Practical knowledge of concepts of Quality Assurance and Document Control.


• Ability to work with others and seek out necessary information to make effective Part Specifications.


• Experience working with industrial vendors to get component information, design specifics, quality documents, testing certifications, etc.


• Hands‑on experience in managing technical documentation according to ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.

Software Knowledge And Skills Required

• Adobe Software


• Ability to utilize a database or write macros to optimize data entry is a plus


• Basic knowledge of CAD systems for mechanical design (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).


• Available to work flexible and extended hours if needed


• Good verbal and communication skills


• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team


• Ability to cooperate in a fast‑paced, team environment


• Ability to liaise with others to achieve company goals


• Organizational skills to include project documentation, SOP’s, and training


• Knowledge of the medical industry quality systems (ISO 13485)


• Mechanical and/or electrical drawing checking


• Manufacturing Instruction Writing


• Familiarity with equipment testing (Verification & Validation) and documentation

Education

• Required: B.S. in journalism, English, or communications.


• Preferred: B.S. as engineering, computer science, or medicine.

At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job‑related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non‑Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $85,000 - $110,000.

Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What You’ll Get With Us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave


• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents


• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization


• Potential for equity participation


• HQ in Southern California


• Employee events on and off-site


• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

Learn more

tae.com

Our podcast Good Clean Energy

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LinkedIn

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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