Mechanical Engineer at Thea Energy

Kearny, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Thermomechanical Design, CAD Software, Ansys, COMSOL, GD&T, Tooling Design, Manufacturing Principles, Qualification Testing, Mentoring, Complex Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Communication Skills, Initiative, Fast-Paced Environment, Custom Systems

Industry

Renewable Energy Power Generation

Description

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. \n Key Responsibility Areas: 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 Ideal Experience & Skillsets: 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 Company Benefits: Salary range $110,000-$180,000 Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision) Employee equity stock options 20 days PTO \n 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.

Responsibilities

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. Responsibilities include structural and thermomechanical design, manufacturability, analysis, development, and commissioning of these components.