Sr. Design Engineer

About The Role

We have an opening at our Irvine, CA (Orange County) facility for a Senior Design Engineer who will be responsible for the design and development of mechanical systems to support a variety of TAE’s R&D efforts and commercial ventures. Projects will vary in size and complexity from simple machined components to large structural weldments to cutting-edge electro-mechanical assemblies. Successful applicants will be creative, energetic, hands-on, and technology-savvy with a passion for inventing and tinkering in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have specialized experience in at least one of the following areas: high vacuum (< 1x10^-5 torr), plasma/accelerator systems, high voltage design (>1 kV), advanced fabrication and welding techniques, large-scale prototyping and testing, diagnostic instrumentation, pressure vessels, magnetics, cryogenics, refractory materials/high heat flux systems, and metal additive manufacturing. Any prior positions at national labs, universities, tech startups, or other large-scale R&D facilities should be noted on your resume.

This position requires 100% onsite to work with the Design Team

• Apply technical expertise, commensurate with training and job experience, in the design and development of complex new technologies.
• Complete a variety of 2D and 3D CAD design assignments, including modeling parts and assemblies as well as creating layout and detail drawings from verbal or written instructions using SolidWorks.
• Coordinate and consult with other staff to design, layout, or detail components and systems and resolve design challenges and other emergent issues.
• Produce and maintain working drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, and documentation.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to fabricate parts and procure equipment in accordance with your drawings and design specifications, including shop visits when needed.
• Quickly produce conceptual CAD models from sketches and/or loosely defined requirements when necessary.
• Collaborate and communicate well with engineering, physics/science, project management, quality and procurement groups.
• Perform hands-on work to assemble and install designed components when appropriate or serve as a technical lead in the oversight of installation activities.

About You

• 12+ years of design, hands-on professional mechanical design experience in engineering roles of progressing complexity and responsibility.
• Experience in the engineering of neutral beams and/or particle accelerators.
• Understanding of high voltage design.
• Under general guidance, perform various engineering duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to take projects from concept through installation, interfacing with engineers, physicists, and technicians and integrating a variety of design inputs.
• Broad familiarity with mechanical assemblies and fasteners; able to think through how a design will be manufactured, assembled, installed, and maintained.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with a multi-disciplined project team, remaining flexible and receptive to design changes as required by the evolution of the project.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M).
• Recent experience with Catia, and/or SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software (1,000+ hrs) and preferably a PDM or PLM design change management software.
• Ability to generate detailed design solutions and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems and products using CAD software
• Working knowledge of a variety of engineering materials and fabrication methods.

Education:

• Required: B.S. Engineering field, Masters Preferred

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