Test Engineer

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.

Thea Energy is seeking experienced, highly motivated test engineers to join its rapidly growing team. The test engineering roles will design, commission, and operate test facilities for high temperature superconducting (“HTS”) tapes, current leads, and magnets. HTS magnets and power distribution are foundational components of Thea Energy’s planar coil stellarator, making compact, simpler, and lower-cost fusion systems possible. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. These roles will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Rapidly design, commission, and operate test and measurement systems and facilities
• Develop specifications for the testing of HTS tapes, current leads, and magnets
• Develop and execute test processes and procedures
• Develop and integrate cryogenic, vacuum, and Instrumentation & Control systems
• Develop data analysis software and algorithms using Python or similar
• Provide integration and test support for—and occasionally develop—LabVIEW software
• Collaborate with vendors to procure measurement and test equipment
• Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

• Experience designing or testing superconductors, magnets, cryogenics, or vacuum systems
• Experience designing or testing high-pressure or cryogenic fluid networks
• Experience using CAD software (e.g. SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, NX, etc.)Experience specifying and implementing precision instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Experience operating or developing LabVIEW-based test facilities
• Experience writing and executing test plans
• 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
• Exceptional work ethic
• Clear communication and collaboration skills
• Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s own
• At least a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields
• Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical industries is ideal

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• Open vacation policies
• Work-life balance

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.

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.