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Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJOn-siteFull-time

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The Systems Engineer will manage requirements, integration, and interfaces across diverse, first-of-a-kind fusion-energy projects, coordinating with engineering and physics teams to translate functional requirements into scalable system architectures.

About this role

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.

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • 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

    • Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

  • 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.

    • Company Benefits:

  • Salary range $85,000-$150,000
  • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
  • Employee equity stock options
  • 20 days PTO

    • Skills

    Configuration ManagementControl SystemsCost And Schedule AnalysisCryogenic SystemsElectricalEngineeringFluid SystemsFMECAHAZOPInterdisciplinary CollaborationInterface DesignMechanicalEngineeringPower ElectronicsProduct Breakdown StructureProgram ManagementRequirements ManagementRisk AssessmentSupplier CoordinationSystem Lifecycle ManagementSystems EngineeringSystems IntegrationVacuum SystemsV&V Processes

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