Mechanical Engineer

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About Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy.

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About Thea Energy:

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview:

Thea Energy is looking for experienced, highly motivated mechanical engineers to join its rapidly growing team. Mechanical engineers will have ownership of the mechanical design and development of primary and secondary components and subsystems in the development of Thea Energy’s stellarator fusion systems. You will be responsible for the structural and thermomechanical design, manufacturability, analysis, development, and commissioning of these components. The Thea Energy team is comprised of driven, creative, and fun individuals passionate about solving complex problems.

Contribute to the design and development of primary and secondary mechanical fusion components and subsystems

Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and parameters from first principals 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

Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related fields

Experience designing, building, and commissioning custom systems

Experience in mechanical engineering using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.)

Experience specifying machining, welding, and/or fabrication requirements

Ability to decompose and solve complex problems

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

Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines

Exceptional work ethic

Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills

Salary range $85,000-$150,000

Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.