Systems Engineer

Thea Energy • Kearny, NJ

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About The Position

Thea Energy is developing a faster, simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy by reinventing the stellarator with computer-controlled arrays of planar coils. The Systems Engineer will join 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 work quickly, a track record leading systems engineering, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for 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 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.
• Prioritizes safety above all else.
• Ability to take on varied responsibilities.
• Team-oriented approach and enthusiasm for helping 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 systems, providing engineering support.
• Convert functional requirements into scalable system architecture and execution strategies.
• Assist with technical, schedule, cost, and performance analysis for development programs.
• Develop protocols that support clear and efficient decision-making.
• Manage system and interface updates and changes, and monitor their effects on schedule, cost, and performance.
• Manage system configuration control and 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 a 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 medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days of paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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