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Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking experienced, highly motivated magnet engineers to join its rapidly growing team. The magnet engineering roles will design, build, and test high temperature superconducting (“HTS”) magnets. HTS magnets are foundational components of Thea Energy’s planar coil stellarator, making compact, simpler, and lower-cost fusion systems possible. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. These roles will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.Key Responsibility Areas: • Rapidly design, build, and test HTS magnets, • Develop specifications for magnets based on system design and performance goals, • Optimize magnet design and run analysis using Multiphysics simulation software (e.g. Ansys EM, Structure, COMSOL, etc.), • Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms using Python or similar, • Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds, • Produce design specifications and collaborate with vendors to get quotes and deliver hardware that meets qualifications, • Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing, • Design and execute magnet testing, • Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones, • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersIdeal Experience & Skillsets:, • Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design, • Experience in design using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.), • Experience with Ansys and/or COMSOL, • Experience specifying machining, welding, and fabrication requirements, • Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems, • Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team, • Ability to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, • Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines, • Exceptional work ethic, • Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills, • Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s own, • At least a bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related fields, • Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical industries is idealCompany Benefits:, • Salary range $110,000-$180,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview: Thea Energy is seeking highly skilled and motivated technicians to join our rapidly growing team. The Engineering Technician will be at the forefront of bringing our innovative designs to life. You will be responsible for hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of critical hardware including superconducting magnets, high vacuum and cryogenic equipment, electromechanical systems, and other associated hardware. You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, troubleshoot complex problems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes. If you are passionate about building cutting-edge technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibility Areas: • Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems, • Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques to reduce production time while maintaining high quality, • Responsible for tool and workspace organization and maintenance, • Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment, • Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling Required Experience & Skillsets:, • High-school diploma or equivalent, • 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry, • 5+ years of technical experience with any of the following:mechanical or electrical systems, high pressure or high vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, power or controls systems, • Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines and exceptional work ethic, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software Ideal Experience:, • Knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures, • Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting or programming automation equipment, e.g. PLC, HMI, or process controllers, • Experience with reflow solder processes, including PCBA manufacturing, • Crane or lifting experience, • Forklift experience, • Experience with electrical schematic and wiring, • Experience using various types of hand tools and precision measuring tools, • Experience in documenting, improving, and implementing process instructions, • Experience with reading and reviewing mechanical drawings, • Experience with machining, operating manual milling, saws, and other toolsCompany Benefits:, • Hourly rate $30-43/hr, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking a Director - Control, Instrumentation and Diagnostics (CID) Systems to lead CID system design and execution for the company’s upcoming Eos integrated stellarator. This leader will manage and grow three tightly coupled engineering groups:- Control Systems (Eos control system architecture and integration, including fast data acquisition, PLC automation, Safety and Interlock Systems)- Instrumentation Systems (instrumentation backbone across the facility, including sensors, signal architecture, wiring, grounding, shielding, tagging, and commissioning practices)- Diagnostics Systems (plasma diagnostics control and acquisition, including real time DAQ, timing and synchronization, and low latency data pipelines for plasma control) This role will own the end-to-end delivery of CID systems from architecture and requirements through detailed design, prototyping, vendor engagement, test, installation support, and commissioning readiness. The Director will serve as a key cross-functional partner to systems engineering, controls and software, mechanical engineering, safety, and program management, ensuring electrical designs are buildable, testable, safe, and integrated. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.Key Responsibility Areas: • Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary organization spanning control systems, instrumentation, diagnostics acquisition, embedded software, and real time integration, including hiring, performance management, career development, and team structure., • Establish engineering operating rhythm: planning, prioritization, technical reviews, staffing plans, and decision-making processes., • Set technical direction and ensure consistent engineering quality across requirements, architecture, implementation, verification, and documentation., • Own the Eos CID architecture, including functional, physical, communications, timing, and data flow boundaries across fast DAQ, supervisory control, PLC automation, safety interlocks, and diagnostics acquisition., • Lead technology selection for real time control, SCADA, networking, timing, and data management, and ensure consistency across integration protocols and data interfaces., • Own the technical interface to external vendors and collaborators providing controls hardware, diagnostics hardware, and instrumentation deliverables, including technical specifications, design reviews, and acceptance participation., • Oversee development and integration of the Eos control system across major subsystems, ensuring deterministic behavior, fault handling, and operational sequencing., • Own Safety and Interlock System philosophy, including safety class logic where required, participation in hazard analyses, and alignment to functional safety practices and standards., • Own instrumentation architecture across the facility: sensor selection, signal types, isolation strategy, signal conditioning, grounding, shielding, and segregation practices for noisy, high power environments., • Oversee diagnostic acquisition architecture end to end, from front end sensors and conditioning through digitizers, FPGA processing, data streaming, and archiving in support of plasma operations and feedback control., • Partner with systems engineering to translate device requirements into CID requirements, interface definitions, and verification plans., • Run evidence based technical gates and design reviews, with clear entry and exit criteria and configuration control., • Own delivery artifacts such as requirements, interface control documents, design packages, test plans, and acceptance evidence to support procurement, installation, and commissioning., • Maintain a strong safety culture including machine protection thinking, hazard analysis inputs, and design choices that support safe installation and operations., • Provide hands on leadership in lab and field environments, coordinating with technicians and test teams for build, wiring, installation support, and debug.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent., • 10 or more years of relevant experience spanning two or more of the following: integrated control systems, industrial automation, fast data acquisition, instrumentation systems engineering, diagnostics acquisition, real time embedded software., • 5 or more years of engineering management experience leading multi team organizations, including hiring and performance leadership., • Demonstrated experience owning complex system development from architecture through prototype validation and integration., • Strong foundation in safety and high reliability engineering practices, including interlocks, alarms, fail safe design, and disciplined documentation., • Strong cross functional communication skills and experience driving technical decisions across physics, mechanical, electrical, safety, and program teams., • Exceptional work ethic and communication skills., • Experience delivering CID systems for fusion devices, accelerators, advanced nuclear, or other large scientific facilities with tight timing and data fidelity requirements., • Experience with EPICS or TANGO, and industrial integration protocols such as OPC UA, DDS, Modbus, and deterministic timing networks., • Experience with functional safety workflows and standards driven PLC systems engineering., • Experience with FPGA based acquisition and low latency streaming pipelines for real time feedback and machine protection., • Familiarity integrating AI and digital twin capabilities into supervisory control and operations workflows., • Control frameworks and integration: LabView, EPICS, TANGO, OPC UA, DDS, Modbus, TCP IP., • PLC platforms: Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, Allen Bradley, Codesys, IEC 61131 3 practices., • Timing and synchronization: White Rabbit, IEEE 1588 PTP., • Data acquisition and diagnostics: PXIe digitizers, FPGA platforms, event and timestamping frameworks, data streaming infrastructure., • Embedded and middleware software: real time embedded Linux and real time operating systems, C and C++, distributed orchestration tooling., • Instrumentation design and documentation: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, tag databases, input and output lists, cable schedules and loop diagrams.#LI-RD1Company Benefits:, • Salary range $120,000-$240,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and develop the HTS magnet power supply systems for the company’s Eos integrated stellarator. This role focuses on building a high-current AC-DC converter for HTS magnets, requiring precision current regulation, high reliability, and scalable architecture. This role will be responsible for power stage design, topology selection, control algorithm interface, and protection systems, as well as thermal and mechanical integration. This is a high-impact engineering role with hands-on prototyping, testbed validation, and cross-functional collaboration with embedded systems and instrumentation teams. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.Key Responsibility Areas: • Lead the topology selection, component specification, and schematic design of the HTS Magnet PSU., • Design modular power converters with potential for arrayed operation and independent control., • Analyze and simulate power converter behavior (steady-state, dynamic, fault response) using PLECS, LTspice, or Simulink., • Integrate with embedded control hardware and firmware, ensuring proper current regulation, fast feedback, and fault handling., • Define and implement magnet protection mechanisms, including overcurrent shutdown, fast discharge, and crowbar circuits if needed., • Design thermal management systems, including heat sink layout, forced air/water cooling, and temperature monitoring for continuous operation., • Design PCB layout and support mechanical integration, cabling, and in-house assembly., • Develop test plans and perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and parameter optimization under staged load conditions.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field., • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and testing power converters, preferably in high-current or magnet power supply applications., • Proficiency in power stage design for DC/DC converters, buck/boost, full-bridge, or current-regulated linear stages., • Strong simulation and modeling skills using tools such as PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, Simulink, or Simplorer., • Experience with IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC/GaN devices, and high-current busbar and interconnect layout., • Familiarity with current sensors, signal conditioning, and analog control circuits., • Experience with magnet power supplies, fusion, accelerator, or industrial high-current systems., • Knowledge of quench detection, crowbar protection, and superconducting magnet interface requirements., • Experience with thermal design and integration of cooling solutions in power electronics., • Exposure to EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and compliance testing., • Familiarity with FPGA- or DSP-based digital control systems., • Simulation: PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, Simulink., • CAD: Altium Designer, OrCAD., • Measurement: Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, Electronic Loads., • Communication: CAN, RS-485, Modbus., • Thermal: Flotherm, SolidWorks for mechanical integration.Company Benefits:, • Salary range $95,000-$160,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking for an experienced, organized, and motivated systems engineer. This position will work on an interdisciplinary team to integrate numerous first-of-a-kind technologies while developing scalable processes and procedures. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the managing requirements, integration, and interfaces for one of the most consequential and cutting-edge technologies of our generation - fusion energy. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, innovative, and collaborative individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. This is a challenging position that requires a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly. A proven track record of leading systems engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for new technologies and innovation is required.Key Responsibility Areas: • Develop system and interfacing requirements, protocols, and procedures, • Work closely with engineering and physics teams designing various systems to provide engineering coordination and support, • Ensure the efficient and systematic conversion of functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy, • Assist in the management of technical, schedule, cost, and performance analysis for various development programs, • Develop and enact protocols to inform clear and efficient decision making processes, • Manage updates and changes to systems and interfaces, and monitor impacts to program schedule, cost, and performance, • Manage system configuration control, • Manage the product breakdown structure, • Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal manufacturing engineering teams, • Coordinate design reviews and program management functions, • Institute the processes for, and help run HAZOPS and FMECA programs, • Implement an effective design integration program, • Develop and manage effective processes for making and tracking key decisions, • Develop and implement verification and validation processes, • Implement system design lifecycle management processes Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, • Proven experience integrating large industrial and /or first-of-a-kind R&D projects (e.g. power plants, manufacturing facilities, particle accelerators, etc.), • Experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems, • Experience with cryogenic, heating, fluid, vacuum, power electronics, and control systems is preferred but not mandatory, • Familiarity with the processes needed to build, test, troubleshoot, and scale complex mechanical and electrical systems, • Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, • Ability to innovate, execute, and flourish in a fast-paced environment, • Exceptional work ethic, • Prioritization of safety above all else, • Ability to wear many different hats, • Team player who is excited to help others, • Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs. #LI-RD1Company Benefits:, • Salary range $85,000-$150,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTOIt’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Systems to lead the design, specification, and integration of the power supplies, power distribution network, grid interface, STATCOM, and energy storage systems for the company’s Eos integrated stellarator. This role combines high-voltage substation and distribution infrastructure design with simulation-driven development of plant-wide energy management strategies. This role will be responsible for defining and validating the full electrical infrastructure, ranging from the high/medium-voltage power supply systems, power generation units, HV/MV utility interconnection, and substation architecture to backup generators and BESS platforms. You will interface with external EPC and utility partners, while driving internal technical requirements, simulations, and review processes across the design, procurement, and commissioning lifecycle. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.Key Responsibility Areas: • Lead the design of the Eos power distribution architecture, including power supply systems, medium and high-voltage distribution, MV switchgear, LV panelboards, and critical backup circuits., • Define grounding, neutral earthing, surge protection, and lightning protection strategies for plant-wide electrical infrastructure., • Evaluate integration of grid interconnection, backup generators, STATCOM, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for load balancing, UPS capability, and magnet power recovery., • Run detailed load flow, short-circuit, and transient stability simulations using tools such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or PSCAD., • Model time-varying load profiles for power supply systems and estimate steady-state vs. transient energy demands., • Contribute to the plant’s overall power management strategy, load shedding philosophy, and power quality targets., • Develop technical specifications, single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, and equipment layouts., • Lead development of technical requirements for external EPC firms responsible for final design, construction, and commissioning., • Participate in design reviews, FAT/SAT, vendor interface, and field verification of electrical systems.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field., • 7+ years of experience in power systems engineering, including substation design, grid integration, or industrial distribution infrastructure., • Experience with medium- and high-voltage distribution (up to 230 kV preferred), transformer selection, protective relaying, and electrical safety., • Proficiency in electrical system modeling and simulation tools, such as ETAP, PowerFactory, SKM Power Tools, or PSCAD, • Strong understanding of IEEE, NFPA, IEC standards, grounding calculations, and utility interconnection requirements., • Experience in power systems for fusion devices or accelerators., • Familiarity with BESS systems, UPS, and energy management systems (EMS)., • Experience coordinating with utility providers, EPC contractors, and third-party interconnection consultants., • Understanding of power supply dynamic behavior (e.g. magnet loads, pulsed systems) and interaction with grid stability., • Knowledge of SCADA/EMS integration, protective device coordination, and commissioning procedures., • Simulation & Analysis: ETAP, PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, CYME., • CAD & Design Tools: AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, Revit MEP., • Exceptional work ethic and communication skills. #LI-RD1Company Benefits:, • Salary range $95,000-$160,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking a Director - Electrical Engineering Systems to lead electrical system design and execution for the Company’s upcoming Eos integrated stellarator. This leader will manage and grow three tightly coupled engineering groups:- Electrical Distribution (facility and plant electrical architecture and integration)- Power Electronics (development of high-power converters and HTS magnet power supplies)- Electronics Systems Engineering (embedded control and instrumentation electronics, including custom PCBAs) This role will own the end-to-end delivery of electrical systems from architecture and requirements through detailed design, prototyping, vendor engagement, test, installation support, and commissioning readiness. The Director will serve as a key cross-functional partner to systems engineering, controls and software, mechanical engineering, safety, and program management, ensuring electrical designs are buildable, testable, safe, and integrated. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. Key Responsibility Areas: • Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary organization spanning power systems, power electronics, and embedded electronics, including hiring, performance management, career development, and team structure., • Establish engineering operating rhythm: planning, prioritization, technical reviews, staffing plans, and decision-making processes., • Set technical direction and ensure consistent engineering quality across requirements, architecture, implementation, verification, and documentation., • Own the plant-level electrical architecture, including utility interface, substation and distribution design, grounding and protection philosophy, and power quality and reliability strategy., • Guide system modeling and simulation efforts including load flow, short-circuit, and transient studies, and ensure models remain consistent with evolving load envelopes and operating modes., • Lead integration strategy for compensation and storage assets such as STATCOM for load shaping, ride-through capability, and power recovery as applicable., • Own the technical interface to external engineering, procurement, and construction partners and utilities, including technical specifications, design reviews, and factory and site acceptance participation., • Oversee development of high-power converters and magnet power supplies, including topology selection, protection concepts, thermal strategy, and integration with embedded controls., • Develop test strategy and execution: prototype bring-up, staged-load validation, failure mode exploration, parameter tuning, and readiness evidence for integration., • Own hardware architecture for embedded control and instrumentation electronics that interface power conversion hardware, diagnostics, and control firmware., • Lead electromagnetic compatibility and noise mitigation strategy across boards, cabinets, and system integration boundaries., • Partner with systems engineering to translate device requirements into electrical requirements, interface definitions, and verification plans., • Run evidence-based technical gates and design reviews, with clear entry and exit criteria and configuration control., • Own delivery artifacts such as requirements, interface definitions, design packages, test plans, and acceptance evidence to support procurement, installation, and commissioning., • Maintain a strong safety culture including electrical safety, hazard analysis inputs, and design choices that support safe installation and operations., • Provide hands-on leadership in lab and field environments, coordinating with technicians and test teams for build, wiring, installation support, and debug.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent., • 10 or more years of relevant experience spanning two or more of the following: power systems, substation and distribution, power electronics, embedded electronics, controls hardware, industrial electrical infrastructure., • 5 or more years of engineering management experience leading multi-team organizations, including hiring and performance leadership., • Demonstrated experience owning complex system development from architecture through prototype validation and integration., • Strong foundation in electrical safety, high voltage and high-power engineering practices, and engineering standards and documentation discipline., • Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience driving technical decisions across physics, mechanical, controls software, safety, and program teams., • Experience delivering electrical systems for fusion, accelerator facilities, advanced nuclear, large industrial plants, or other high power research facilities., • Experience with utility interconnection processes, protection coordination, and power quality mitigation., • Experience with battery energy storage systems, static compensators, and dynamic load environments., • Experience establishing verification and validation processes and configuration control for hardware programs., • Familiarity with electromagnetic compatibility practices for high power switching environments and mixed-signal instrumentation., • Power system analysis: ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, SKM, CYME., • Power electronics simulation and design: PLECS, LTspice, Simulink, Altium or OrCAD., • Electronics design and lab: Altium or OrCAD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, electronic loads.#LI-RD1Company Benefits:, • Salary range $120,000-$240,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is looking for an experienced Quality Manager to establish and scale our Quality Management System (QMS). Your efforts will directly contribute to the organization's success by ensuring that the complex systems we build meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. This role requires a speed & execution mindset coupled with attention to detail.Key Responsibility Areas: • Develop, implement, and manage the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with relevant ISO standards, • Oversee supplier quality, incoming inspection and in process validation for critical hardware components, • Manage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures for non-conformance, corrective actions, and anomaly investigations, • Work with the Company’s leadership and technical teams to integrate quality checkpoints into the engineering design and manufacturing lifecycle, • Work with the technical teams to ensure proper quality measures are instituted for both hardware and software, • Lead internal audits and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teamsIdeal Experience & Skillsets:, • 10+ years of relevant work experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within aerospace, automotive, or energy sectors, • Past leadership positions and experience managing and growing Quality organizations, • Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, NQA-1 or other relevant quality standards, • OSHA 30hr Certification and a strong safety focus, • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, • Ability to work across cross-functional teams to support quality challenges, • Strong ethics and discretionCompany Benefits:, • Salary range $85,000-$150,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to work on the design of the control system for the company’s Eos integrated stellarator. This role will define the overall control system architecture, select core technologies, design platforms, and manage technical interfaces between all major control subsystems including plasma control, power supply control, cryogenic control, safety systems, and data acquisition. As a senior technical engineer, this role will work closely with subsystem teams, vendors, and collaborators to ensure that the architecture meets real-time performance, reliability, scalability, and regulatory requirements. This role is pivotal in shaping the next-generation control infrastructure for one of the most innovative stellarator-based fusion pilot plants in development. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.Key Responsibility Areas: • Lead the definition of the Eos control system architecture (functional, physical, and communication layers)., • Select core technologies for real-time control, SCADA, networking, timing, and data management., • Develop high-level system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system block diagrams., • Oversee integration and coordination of control subsystems., • Ensure consistency across communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, DDS, Modbus, EPICS)., • Contribute to the selection of PLC/DCS platforms for safety- and mission-critical systems., • Work with the AI/ML and Plasma Control teams to integrate predictive control and digital twin functionality into the architecture., • Support development of conceptual and preliminary design packages, including architecture reviews and validation plans., • Collaborate with systems engineering to ensure alignment with the overall plant functional architecture and TRL maturity goals.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, or related field., • 5+ years of experience in control system design for fusion energy, particle accelerators, large scientific facilities, or similar high-reliability environments., • Strong proficiency with EPICS or TANGO control frameworks, Simulink and MATLAB for system modeling and simulation, SysML/UML for system-level architecture and documentation, and OPC UA, DDS, TCP/IP, PTP/White Rabbit communication protocols., • Experience with high-speed data acquisition, real-time systems, and distributed control., • Knowledge of IEC 61508 / 61511 or other safety-related standards., • Familiarity with PLC platforms (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley)., • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical vendors., • Hands-on experience with FPGA or embedded systems is a plus., • Previous experience in early-phase fusion device development is highly desirable.Company Benefits:, • Salary range $95,000-$160,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking a Director - Systems Engineering who will be responsible for the systems engineering of the company’s integrated fusion systems and prototypes. In this role, you will lead an interdisciplinary team to integrate first-of-a-kind technologies into a scalable fusion power plant architecture. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all applicable Company engineering disciplines are integrated across workflows, requirements, interfaces, and standards. You will lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of systems engineers, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment capable of solving the complexities of fusion energy. The ideal candidate is a high-autonomy leader who can move quickly to scale a leading team and implement the rigorous systems engineering frameworks required to commercialize fusion energy at scale. You will serve as a mentor, a strategist, and the primary advocate for systems-level thinking across the entire organization. Key Responsibility Areas: • Manage technical baselines including requirements, interfaces, configurations, KPIs, data management, standards, protocols & procedures, and verification & validation processes., • Establish and manage processes and tools across the product development and operational lifecycle., • Efficiently and systematically convert functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy., • Ensure seamless integration between the physics, engineering, manufacturing, construction, and test/ops teams., • Work with leadership and program management to develop and manage protocols for making and tracking key decisions and change control management, ensuring transparency and accountability across the company., • Ensure the efficient and systematic conversion of functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy., • Own architecture PBS and WBS., • Build a high-performance systems engineering team. Identify skill gaps and strategically grow the department to meet program milestones., • Actively coach and mentor junior and senior engineers. Create professional growth plans and foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration., • Develop the internal framework for the systems engineering group, defining roles, responsibilities, and ensure maximum efficiency and transparency across the organization., • Set clear KPIs for the team, conduct regular performance reviews, and manage resource allocation across various technical workstreams., • Promote a collaborative, "fail fast, learn faster" environment while maintaining a relentless focus on safety and rigorous engineering standards., • Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal manufacturing engineering teams., • Coordinate design reviews and program management functions.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) Experience: Proven experience integrating large-scale, complex R&D projects (e.g., aerospace, particle accelerators, nuclear, or advanced manufacturing)., • Technical Breadth: Deep familiarity with mechanical, electrical, fluid, and control systems. Experience with Siemens NX or similar PLM/CAD tools is essential., • Proven Management Track Record: 8+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in a formal people-leadership role (lead, manager, director, or VP)., • Strategic Mindset: Can see the "big picture" of the fusion pilot plant while ensuring the team executes on the smallest interface details., • Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, "many hats" startup environment where priorities can shift rapidly., • Collaboration: A team player who views the success of the physics and manufacturing teams as their own success., • Communication Excellence: Ability to translate complex technical trade-offs into actionable insights for executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders., • Interpersonal Skills: A "servant leader" mindset with a track record of helping others succeed and navigating complex team dynamics., • Safety Mindset: Prioritization of safety and reliability in high-energy or hazardous environments., • Education: Bachelor’s degree or greater in a relevant engineering field., • Occasional travel and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a lab/industrial setting.#LI-RD1Company Benefits:, • Salary range $135,000-$250,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTOIt’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is building a safety first culture, and is hiring for an experienced Safety Manager to lead our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) initiatives. You will ensure a safe working environment for a team solving some of the world’s hardest problems. This role will have a high degree of autonomy in establishing safety protocols for the technologies we are developing.Key Responsibility Areas: • Foster a safety-first culture across the organization, • Manage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures regarding lab safety and electrical safety, • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments of experimental setups and manufacturing areas, • Work with technical teams to develop safety plans and Job Hazard Analyses to ensure projects can move quickly and safely, • Manage employee onboarding and new hire orientation processes regarding safety training, • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory bodies, • Lead emergency response planning and incident investigationsIdeal Experience & Skillsets:, • 7+ years of relevant work experience in EHS, preferably in R&D, energy, or industrial settings, • Experience with cryogenics, high voltage, magnetic fields, and radiation safety is highly desirable, • Strong ethics and discretion, • Ability to collaborate and find creative solutions to problems while maintaining strict safety standards, • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for delivering training, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environmentCompany Benefits:, • Salary range $85,000-$150,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Facilities Manager to oversee the physical infrastructure required to build the future of fusion energy. This candidate will interact with the Company’s leadership, finance & operations, and technical teams to ensure our labs, production floor, and offices are safe, efficient, and scalable. This role will have a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly to support our rapid growth.Key Responsibility Areas: • Manage day-to-day facility operations including building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems for both office and high-tech lab environments, • Ensure all equipment is maintained, with preventative maintenance plans in place for all critical assets, • Plan and execute facility modifications and expansions to support hiring and installation of manufacturing and test equipment, • Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and facility budgets, • Develop expansion plans to account for company growth, working with real estate brokers and negotiating leases for additional space, • Coordinate with other organization stakeholders to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations, • Manage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures regarding space planning and asset management, • Lead space allocation planning for a growing teamIdeal Experience & Skillsets:, • 7+ years of relevant work experience in facilities management, preferably in an R&D, or manufacturing environment., • Experience managing complex electrical infrastructure and laboratory / manufacturing build-outs., • Experience with high vacuum systems, • Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, • OSHA 30hr Certification and a strong safety focus, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment., • Ability to find creative solutions to physical infrastructure problems., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skillsCompany Benefits:, • Salary range $85,000-$150,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:We are seeking a highly motivated Plasma-Materials Scientist to join our team, focusing on plasma-facing material development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the research and development of plasma-surface interactions, with particular emphasis on material survivability evaluation, plasma and heat-induced erosion processes, and plasma contamination effects in fusion-relevant environments. You will work with high autonomy and ownership, and contribute to cutting-edge research and development in Thea Energy’s stellarator systems.Key responsibilities: • Contribute to the construction and commissioning of a plasma device and diagnostics for exposing and evaluating plasma-facing material candidates., • Collaborate with plasma-material exposure facilities and use materials characterization tools for surface evaluation., • Provide technical guidance across team members in plasma device operation, plasma-material performance assessment and experimental planning., • Participate in stellarator plasma-facing component operational campaign planning., • Utilize computational and simulation tools to perform plasma-surface interaction simulations, thermal analysis, and contribute to multi-physics modeling efforts.Required Experience & Skillsets:, • Master's degree in materials science, engineering, applied plasma physics, chemistry, or a related field., • Knowledge of basic plasma physics., • Experience with vacuum systems., • Experience with experimental plasma setups and diagnostics such as industrial plasma sources, RF plasmas, spectroscopic diagnostics, laser-based diagnostics, and electrostatic probes., • Experience with surface analysis techniques such as electron microscopy, atomic-scale microscopy, and elemental composition analysis methods (e.g. XPS, EDX, Raman)., • Experience with one or more of the following: Python, MATLAB, FEA tools, COMSOL, C++, Fortran., • Ability to work independently and manage projects., • Strong attention to detail, • A passion for advancing fusion energy to commercialization., • Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers within the company and externally.Ideal Experience & Skillsets:, • PhD in applied plasma physics or a related field., • Experience with fusion boundary plasmas and/or low-temperature plasmas., • Experience with linear plasma devices., • Experience in tokamak or stellarator divertor research., • Experience with ERO2.0, TRIDYN, SDTrimSP/TRIM, WALLDYN, or RustBCA.Company Benefits:, • Salary range $100,000-$160,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTOIt’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job DescriptionAbout Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future. Position Overview:Thea Energy is seeking experienced, highly motivated magnet engineers to join its rapidly growing team. The magnet engineering roles will design, build, and test high temperature superconducting (“HTS”) magnets. HTS magnets are foundational components of Thea Energy’s planar coil stellarator, making compact, simpler, and lower-cost fusion systems possible. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. These roles will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.Key Responsibility Areas: • Rapidly design, build, and test HTS magnets, • Develop specifications for magnets based on system design and performance goals, • Optimize magnet design and run analysis using Multiphysics simulation software (e.g. Ansys EM, Structure, COMSOL, etc.), • Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms using Python or similar, • Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds, • Produce design specifications and collaborate with vendors to get quotes and deliver hardware that meets qualifications, • Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing, • Design and execute magnet testing, • Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones, • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersIdeal Experience & Skillsets:, • Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design, • Experience in design using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.), • Experience with Ansys and/or COMSOL, • Experience specifying machining, welding, and fabrication requirements, • Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems, • Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team, • Ability to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, • Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines, • Exceptional work ethic, • Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills, • Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s own, • At least a bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related fields, • Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical industries is idealCompany Benefits:, • Salary range $85,000-$150,000, • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision), • Employee equity stock options, • 20 days PTORequirements:, • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time., • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call., • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy. Diversity and Inclusion: Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.