Sr. Mechanical Engineer

About The Role

The Senior Mechanical Engineering position as well as the Mechanical Engineering Department in general is a cross competency group participating in a variety of disruptive projects currently being developed by TAE Technologies. Nuclear fusion, cancer curing particle accelerators, and innovative electrification of various vehicles are broad topic areas currently being developed at TAE. Expertise in one of these disciplines is required and interest in the others is beneficial.

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. General knowledge of material selection, structural integrity assessment, heat transfer, and basic electromagnetic theory are helpful to achieve the goals of the position. Demonstrated ability to use basic project management principles to coordinate small project teams is also required. More detailed required and desired skills are described below.

This position requires 100% onsite to work with Design Team

• Collaborate with Engineering, Physics and Operations groups to clarify and define requirements.
• Complete scoping design and simple analysis of experimental subsystems.
• Organize multidisciplinary project teams and make estimates for cost and schedule.
• Coordinate with design engineers and engineering analysis staff.
• Write and/or review specifications and procedures.
• Support selection of qualified manufacturers.
• Support development of purchase orders and follow fabrication through delivery of components.
• Participate in installation and commissioning activities.
• Some limited travel required.

About You

• A combination of at least 12 years 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 required. Exceptions may be made for well qualified candidates with desired skills described below or more experience may be necessary for those requiring development.
• Experience in the engineering of neutral beams and/or particle accelerators.
• Understanding of high voltage design.
• Significant experience in a research and development environment.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals including basic physics, electromagnetism, statics/dynamics, basic circuit theory, structural mechanics, controls, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. 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.

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