TAE Technologies - Irvine, CA

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Irvine, CA
251-500 employees
Utilities

About the position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will join TAE Technologies' multidisciplinary Mechanical Engineering Department, contributing to innovative projects like nuclear fusion, particle accelerators for cancer therapy, and vehicle electrification. This role will lead the design and fabrication of systems, applying expertise in mechanical engineering, project management, and analysis to support groundbreaking technologies. The role requires 100% onsite presence to collaborate with the Design Team.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Operations teams to define and clarify project requirements.
  • Scope, design, and conduct basic analysis on experimental subsystems.
  • Organize and lead multidisciplinary project teams while providing cost and schedule estimates.
  • Coordinate closely with design engineers and analysis experts.
  • Write and review technical specifications and procedural documentation.
  • Support the selection of suitable manufacturers and manage procurement-related processes.
  • Oversee the development of purchase orders and monitor the fabrication and delivery process.
  • Participate in system installation and commissioning activities.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience in the design and fabrication of large components in industries such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, proton therapy, petroleum, or national laboratories.
  • Experience with neutral beams and particle accelerators preferred.
  • Familiarity with high-voltage design principles.
  • Proven track record in a research and development environment.
  • Strong foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering principles such as structural mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
  • Experience using project management techniques for coordinating technical teams and small projects.

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional degrees or coursework in physics, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering are a plus.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Employee events on and off-site
  • A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization
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