Thea Energy

Overview

Thea Energy is seeking experienced mechanical engineers to join its team focused on developing innovative fusion energy solutions using advanced stellarator technology. The role involves ownership of mechanical design and development for fusion systems, contributing to a sustainable future through zero-emission energy.

Responsibilities

• Have ownership of the design and development of primary and secondary mechanical fusion components and subsystems
• Work with core system-level development teams to define prototyping requirements
• Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and parameters from first principles with appropriate tolerances for vendor quoting and manufacturing
• Design tooling for assembly
• Perform thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis and simulation using Ansys and COMSOL
• Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds
• Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing
• Design and execute qualification testing
• Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Extensive experience as a lead designing, building, and commissioning custom systems
• Experience in mechanical engineering using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.)
• Management of complex assemblies with multiple contributors
• Experience specifying machining, welding, and/or fabrication requirements
• Ability to mentor junior engineers in methods to decompose complex problems, and review that work
• Ability to take initiative and guide the design and analysis of complex components and systems with the aid of peers and team members
• Ability to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) & Drawing Standards
• Experience owning systems or complex sub-systems
• 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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• PTO