Sr Mechanical Engineer

TAE Technologies•Irvine, CA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will coordinate and participate in the design and fabrication of various systems and equipment used in the referenced fields. The ability to use depth of mechanical engineering knowledge and experience to develop cutting edge technology is the objective. This position will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of significant, high value systems/sub-systems.

Requirements

B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field. Physics, Aerospace, and Electrical Engineering would be considered favorably as dual major degrees, supplementary education or as alternatives to Mechanical Engineering for an especially well qualified candidate.
Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in large component design and fabrication for technical industries such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, petroleum processing, proton therapy, national laboratories, or similar is typical for this role.
Experience in a research and development environment.
Thorough knowledge of engineering fundamentals including basic physics, electromagnetism, statics/dynamics, basic circuit theory, structural mechanics, controls, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer.
Ability to respond flexibly to discovery of new requirements.
Inherent ability to change designs/approaches as the need arises is essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience with project organization tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence, or other project management tools and working knowledge of basic Project Management principles would be considered very favorably.
Ability to coordinate team meetings and prepare/deliver technical presentations to both large and small groups would be beneficial.
Medical Device or aerospace engineering and design process implementation experience
Finite element analysis (FEA) familiarity (structural static, dynamic, electromagnetic, fluids/CFD, particle tracking, etc)
Cryogenics engineering experience
Experience with flow systems undergoing phase change
Experience in the design of electromagnets, up to and including superconducting devices
Basic understanding of high voltage electrical systems
High or ultra-high vacuum system experience (electropolishing, outgassing, cleaning processes, cryopumps, turbopumps, backing pumps, metal seals, getter systems, gate valves, etc.)
Piping system engineering experience (for air, nitrogen, argon, helium, hydrogen, cryogenics, etc.)
Experience with high power RF system design
Experience with particle accelerator systems (electrostatic, linear, synchrotrons, cyclotrons, etc.)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering, Physics and Operations groups to clarify and define requirements
Develop mechanical systems and designs that satisfy requirements.
Coordinate and organize design reviews
Contribute subject matter expertise to the team
Organize multidisciplinary project teams and make estimates for cost and schedule
Coordinate with electrical, controls, design engineers and engineering analysis staff
Write and/or review specifications and procedures
Locate and select qualified manufacturers
Follow fabrication and delivery of components
Participate in installation and commissioning activities