Senior Design Engineer - Neutral Beams
About this role
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
- Design and develop neutral beam injection systems, including ion sources, beam optics, vacuum system and beam dumps
- Design high-voltage components (100 kV–1 MV class systems)
- Develop thermal management solutions for high-power-density components
- Collaborate with physicists to integrate beam line components in the NB injector
- Prototyping, testing, and commissioning of beamline systems
About You
- Experience with one or more:
- Charged particle beam systems
- Plasma sources (especially ion sources)
- High-voltage engineering
- Vacuum systems
- Good knowledge of SolidWorks or Catia
- Familiarity with simulation tools:
- COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, or similar
- 5-10 years professional experience in an engineering role (design, analysis, test or manufacturing)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with neutral beam injection systems or fusion devices
- Knowledge of:
- RF ion sources or negative ion generation
- High power flux dumps
- Magnetic confinement systems (tokamaks, stellarators)
- Hands-on experience with:
- High-power test systems
- Diagnostics (Langmuir probes, spectroscopy, beam diagnostics)
- High voltage systems
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in design/mechanical engineering or related field
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.,). The compensation range for these roles are $135,000 - $160,000.
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 Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [email protected] to request accommodations or request more information.
Note to Agencies: TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
Company at a glance
TAE Technologies (pronounced T-A-E) was founded in 1998 to develop commercial fusion power with the cleanest environmental profile. The company’s pioneering work represents the fastest, most practical, and economically competitive solution to bring abundant clean energy to the grid.
With more than 2,300 patents filed globally and approximately 1,400 granted, more than $1.2 billion in private capital raised, five generations of National Laboratory-scale devices built along with two more in development, and an experienced team of over 600 employees, TAE is now on the cusp of delivering this transformational energy source capable of sustaining the planet for thousands of years. The company’s revolutionary technologies have produced a robust portfolio of commercial innovations in large adjacent markets such as power management, energy storage, electric mobility, fast charging, life sciences, and more. TAE is based in California, and maintains international offices in the UK, EU, and Switzerland. Multidisciplinary and mission-driven by nature, TAE is leveraging proprietary science and engineering to create a bright future.
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Companywide December Holiday
- Wellness Program
- Parental Leave
- Referral Rewards
- Research And Patent Rewards
- Potential For Equity Participation
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