Systems 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 seeking for an experienced, organized, and motivated systems engineer. This position will work on an interdisciplinary team to integrate numerous first-of-a-kind technologies while developing scalable processes and procedures. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the managing requirements, integration, and interfaces for one of the most consequential and cutting-edge technologies of our generation - fusion energy.

The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, innovative, and collaborative individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. This is a challenging position that requires a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly. A proven track record of leading systems engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for new technologies and innovation is required.

Develop system and interfacing requirements, protocols, and procedures

Work closely with engineering and physics teams designing various systems to provide engineering coordination and support

Ensure the efficient and systematic conversion of functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy

Assist in the management of technical, schedule, cost, and performance analysis for various development programs

Develop and enact protocols to inform clear and efficient decision making processes

Manage updates and changes to systems and interfaces, and monitor impacts to program schedule, cost, and performance

Manage system configuration control

Manage the product breakdown structure

Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal manufacturing engineering teams

Coordinate design reviews and program management functions

Institute the processes for, and help run HAZOPS and FMECA programs

Implement an effective design integration program

Develop and manage effective processes for making and tracking key decisions

Develop and implement verification and validation processes

Implement system design lifecycle management processes

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field

5+ years of experience in systems engineering

Proven experience integrating large industrial and /or first-of-a-kind R&D projects (e.g. power plants, manufacturing facilities, particle accelerators, etc.)

Experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems

Experience with cryogenic, heating, fluid, vacuum, power electronics, and control systems is preferred but not mandatory

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

Prioritization of safety above all else

Ability to wear many different hats

Team player who is excited to help others

Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

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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.