Thea Energy

Overview

Thea Energy is leveraging breakthroughs in stellarator physics to commercialize fusion energy, aiming to create a limitless source of zero emission energy. They are seeking experienced mechanical engineers to take ownership of the design and development of components and subsystems for their stellarator fusion systems.

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