Thea Energy

Overview

Thea Energy is a company focused on commercializing fusion energy through innovative stellarator technology. They are seeking experienced magnet engineers to design, build, and test high temperature superconducting magnets, which are essential for their fusion systems.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design
• Experience in design using CAD software
• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO

Additional Information

• 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