Design Engineer - Medical Beams

Overview

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 to harness fusion, improve power efficiency, and innovate medical treatments.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex 2‑and 3‑D CAD design assignments, including modeling parts and assemblies, creating detail and layout drawings from written or verbal instructions.
• Coordinate and consult with staff to design, layout, detail components and systems, and resolve design problems.
• Host and actively participate in team design reviews to improve quality and functionality.
• Produce and maintain working drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, and procurement documentation; answer vendor questions as needed.
• Perform quality‑and‑quantity checks on completed products.
• Test, inspect, assemble, and install final parts and assemblies, providing direction to technicians.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while remaining flexible and adaptable.
• Communicate effectively with engineering, physics/science, project management, and procurement groups.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a mechanical design role using 3‑D modeling.
• Ability to generate detailed mechanical and electro‑mechanical design solutions, drawings for mechanical and electrical systems, using Solid Works (newer versions preferred) or CATIA.
• Basic working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M).
• Experience with DFMA (design for manufacturing assembly).
• Capable of performing hands‑on installation of designed components on projects.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.
• Proficient in Solid Works or CATIA and PDM.
• International travel: 10% of the time (not required).
• Experience with large assemblies and machine shops is nice to have.
• Education:
  
  B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and/or 5+ years experience (required); M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).

Compensation

Compensation range: $115,000–$140,000, with possible additional components such as performance rewards, equity participation, and other benefits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company‑wide December holiday.
• Wellness program.
• Parental leave.
• Payments for referrals, research, and patents.
• Collaborative environment across the organization.
• Potential equity participation.
• HQ in Southern California.
• Employee events on‑site and off‑site.
• Commitment to inclusive organization.

EEO Statement

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 provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact  for accommodations or additional information.