Systems Engineer

Thea Energy • Kearny, NJ

4d • $85,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced, organized, and motivated Systems Engineer to work on an interdisciplinary team integrating first-of-a-kind technologies and developing scalable processes and procedures. The role manages requirements, integration, and interfaces for fusion energy technology. It requires autonomy, the ability to move quickly, a track record of leading systems engineering, excellent communication skills, and enthusiasm for new technologies and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• At least 5 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Proven experience integrating large industrial and/or first-of-a-kind R&D projects, such as power plants, manufacturing facilities, or particle accelerators.
• Experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems.
• Familiarity with processes for building, testing, troubleshooting, and scaling 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 handle a variety of responsibilities.
• Collaborative team player who is excited to help others.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cryogenic, heating, fluid, vacuum, power electronics, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and interfacing requirements, protocols, and procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering and physics teams designing various systems, providing engineering support.
• Convert functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy.
• Assist in managing technical, schedule, cost, and performance analyses for development programs.
• Develop and enact protocols for clear and efficient decision-making.
• Manage system and interface updates and changes, and monitor impacts on 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.
• Establish processes for and help run HAZOPS and FMECA programs.
• Implement an effective design integration program.
• Develop and manage processes for making and tracking key decisions.
• Develop and implement verification and validation processes.
• Implement system design lifecycle management processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level