Lead Electrical Engineer - Medical Beams

Lead Electrical Engineer - Medical Beams

Job Category
:
Engineering

Requisition Number
: LEADE
001507

• Posted :
  September 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Little Pauling
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, USA

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

• Leads the architectural design of electrical subsystems for the accelerator, including power supplies, high voltage systems, vacuum systems and control layouts
• Define and enforce electrical safety standards compliant with IEC 60601 (Medical Electrical Equipment) and FDA regulations.
• Manages the activities of an engineering group in the development of medical technology relevant to the Company’s programs and long-term objectives.
• Identify and define engineering challenges, lead in the formulation of advanced/complex engineering design phases and collaborate with other scientists and engineers to develop possible design solutions.
• Provide direction, leadership and task assignment to deliver the program to budget, schedule, and adherence to quality requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate completion of tasks and projects.
• Select, evaluate, and develop personnel to ensure the completion of engineering goals.

About You

• Required:
  
  B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic and control systems gained in large industrial, scientific or medical projects.
• Experience in the design, specification, review, installation, and/or commissioning of complex electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience of high voltage and or high current systems, safety clearances and SIL safety evaluation.
• Experience of grounding and shielding in an electromagnetic interference (EMI) sensitive environment.
• Experience of working to quality assurance standards for utility, nuclear or medical facilities.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience as a project engineer or other relevant management-level positions.
• Previous experience with large research and development projects, in fusion, fission or large-scale medical devices.
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with tight budgets and delivery deadlines.
• Experience with PTC Arena or other PLM solutions for design history files
• Solidworks Electrical, Altium, AutoCAD or similar is a plus
• MS Office, Project, Jira, Confluence or similar project management tools

Other Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good verbal and communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership ability to inspire and develop a technical team.
• Rigorous attention to detail with a strong focus on patient safety and quality.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining disciplined engineering practices.
• Experience with CAD software to assist in the design and development of systems (e.g. Electrical schematics etc.) is a plus
• Knowledge and experience of Programmable Logic Controllers and or NI hardware and LabVIEW software is a plus

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