Thea Energy

Develops fusion power via planar-coil stellarators

HTS Magnet Engineer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKearny, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design.
Experience designing with computer-aided design software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX.
Experience with Ansys and/or COMSOL.
Experience specifying machining, welding, and fabrication requirements.
Ability to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems.
At least a bachelor's degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or a related field.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call.
Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

Rapidly design, build, and test high-temperature superconducting magnets.
Develop magnet specifications based on system design and performance goals.
Optimize magnet designs and run analyses using multiphysics simulation software such as Ansys EM, Ansys Structural, or COMSOL.
Develop design tools, data-analysis software, and algorithms using Python or similar tools.
Incorporate design-for-manufacturing principles and support first builds.
Produce design specifications and collaborate with vendors to obtain quotes and deliver hardware that meets qualifications.
Support 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 stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical industries.

About 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.

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 stakeholders

Ideal 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 ideal

Company Benefits:

Salary range $85,000-$150,000
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO

Requirements:

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.

About the Company

Thea Energy

Develops fusion power via planar-coil stellarators

Thea Energy develops fusion-based power technology to provide scalable, zero-emission baseload electricity for utilities and heavy industry. Its approach uses a reimagined stellarator with flat, planar superconducting coils controlled by software-defined systems, replacing the traditional complex magnet geometry to lower costs and improve serviceability. Its Eos neutron-source device and Helios commercial power plant concept illustrate a pipeline from research to grid-ready power, backed by DOE milestones and public-private partnerships. The company aims to commercialize fusion as a dependable grid-level energy source and win long-term offtake agreements with utilities and large customers.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $145.8M
Headquarters: Princeton, NJ
Founded: 2022

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