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Salary: USD 150,000 - 170,000 / annual
TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company founded in 1998, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead the architectural design of electrical subsystems for medical accelerator technology. This role combines deep technical expertise with team leadership in a regulated, high-stakes environment.
You will lead the architectural design of electrical subsystems for the accelerator, including power supplies, high voltage systems, vacuum systems, and control layouts. You will define and enforce electrical safety standards compliant with IEC 60601 (Medical Electrical Equipment) and FDA regulations. The role involves managing an engineering group in the development of medical technology relevant to the company's programs and long-term objectives.
Key responsibilities include identifying and defining engineering challenges, leading the formulation of advanced and complex engineering design phases, and collaborating with other scientists and engineers to develop design solutions. You will provide direction, leadership, and task assignment to deliver programs to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. You will monitor and evaluate task and project completion, and select, evaluate, and develop personnel to ensure engineering goals are met.
TAE Technologies is a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, and professionals from more than 40 countries, headquartered in Southern California. The company offers a collaborative environment with potential for equity participation, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and sick time, wellness programs, and parental leave.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering (required); M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience as a project engineer or in management-level positions
- Knowledge of electrical, electronic, and control systems gained in large industrial, scientific, or medical projects
- Experience in design, specification, review, installation, and/or commissioning of complex electrical and electronic systems
- Experience with high voltage and/or high current systems, safety clearances, and SIL safety evaluation
- Experience with grounding and shielding in electromagnetically sensitive environments
- Experience working to quality assurance standards for utility, nuclear, or medical facilities
- Previous experience with large R&D projects in fusion, fission, or large-scale medical devices
- Experience in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with tight budgets and delivery deadlines
- Strong 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 strong focus on patient safety and quality
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments while maintaining disciplined engineering practices
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., Solidworks Electrical, Altium, AutoCAD) for electrical schematics
- Experience with PTC Arena or other PLM solutions for design history files is a plus
- Knowledge and experience with Programmable Logic Controllers and/or NI hardware and LabVIEW software is a plus
- Proficiency with MS Office, Project, Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools
