TAE Technologies, Inc · 23 hours ago
Design Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTAE Technologies, Inc. is the world’s first private fusion energy company, dedicated to commercializing sustainable carbon-free power. The Design Engineer will apply technical expertise in the design and development of complex new technology using SolidWorks or Catia, collaborating closely with the Design Team to produce high-quality designs.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Complete a variety of complex 2 and 3D CAD design assignments, including modeling parts and assemblies and creating detail and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions, including sketches
Coordinate and consult with other staff to design, layout, or detail components and systems and resolve design and other problems
Host and actively participate in team design reviews to increase quality and functionality of all designs created by the team
Produce and maintain working drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, and documentation for procurement; answer vendor questions as needed
Perform Q&A on completed products
Test, inspect, assemble and install final parts and assemblies, as needed, while providing direction and assistance to technicians
Handle multiple projects while remaining flexible and adaptable
Cooperate and communicate well with engineering, physics/science, project management and procurement groups
Qualification
Required
2-4 years in progressively relevant work experience in design positions
At least 2 years of experience in a mechanical design role using 3d modeling
Ability to generate detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical design solutions and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems and products using SolidWorks or Catia
Basic working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M)
DFMA experience (design for manufacturing assembly)
Must be capable of performing hands-on work to install designed components on project
Experience with precision measuring instruments
Proficient in Solidworks or Catia
Proficient in Solidworks PDM
Proficient in Arena
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Capable of reading machining drawings
Knowledge of high vacuum vessels and systems
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner
Ability to work independently as part of a collaborative team
Take initiative to carry out assigned duties with general direction; ask for and offer help when needed
Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Comply with all safety policies and procedures and work to proactively promote safe work environment
Required: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and/or experience
Preferred
Experience in a large research facility
Experience with large assemblies and machine shops
Preferred: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Benefits
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
Employee events on and off-site
Company
TAE Technologies, Inc
TAE Technologies (pronounced T-A-E) was founded in 1998 to develop commercial fusion power with the cleanest environmental profile.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (4)
2022 (9)
2021 (6)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.47BKey Investors
RUSNANOVenrockVulcan Capital
2025-12-18Acquired
2025-06-02Series Unknown· $150M
2023-12-22Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jonathan Toretta
CEO TAE Global GmbH / Chief Revenue Officer, Global Head of Business Development
Michl Binderbauer
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-21
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