About this opportunity
Fusion Energy Base lists this Senior Design Engineer - Neutral Beams opportunity in lake forest, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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 Our podcast Good Clean Energy Instagram LinkedIn TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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 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.
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Worksite address
lake forest, CA, 92630, US
Who can apply
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