HTS Magnet Engineer
Thea EnergyNew Jersey, United States
Posted December 5, 2023
85000 - 150000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Thea Energy is developing an economical and scalable fusion energy system using arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and advanced software controls. Founded as a spin-out from Princeton University, the company focuses on reinventing the stellarator to provide a limitless source of zero-emission power. Thea Energy's planar coil stellarator architecture aims to produce fusion neutrons at scale and in steady state, making significant strides towards sustainable energy solutions.
Job Description
Thea Energy is seeking experienced and motivated magnet engineers to design, build, and test high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets, foundational components of their planar coil stellarator. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing fusion energy company, contributing to a limitless source of zero-emission energy for a sustainable future. The team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.
Requirements
- Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design
- Experience in design using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.)
- 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
- Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills
- Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s own
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- Work-life balance