Materials Scientist
Thea EnergyNew Jersey, United States
Posted February 7, 2026
135000 - 210000 USD
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 a company that is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is looking for an experienced materials scientist to join its team.
Requirements
- M.S. in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or Physics (Ph.D. preferred)
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry or research experience
- Deep expertise in plasma-facing components (PFCs), neutron irradiation damage, or high-heat-flux materials
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO