Thea Energy

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJ · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$95k-$160kDetected 138 days ago

MATLABMachine LearningFPGAEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringPLCElectrical EngineeringControlsSimulinkTCP/IPCommunicationSCADA

About the role

This role is pivotal in shaping the next-generation control infrastructure for one of the most innovative stellarator-based fusion pilot plants in development.
The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

Lead the definition of the Eos control system architecture (functional, physical, and communication layers).
Develop high-level system specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and system block diagrams.
Support development of conceptual and preliminary design packages, including architecture reviews and validation plans.
Collaborate with systems engineering to ensure alignment with the overall plant functional architecture and TRL maturity goals.
Thea Energy is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to work on the design of the control system for the company's Eos integrated stellarator.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
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.
This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Physics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in control system design for fusion energy, particle accelerators, large scientific facilities, or similar high-reliability environments.
Experience with high-speed data acquisition, real-time systems, and distributed control.
Knowledge of IEC 61508 / 61511 or other safety-related standards.
Familiarity with PLC platforms (e.g. Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley).
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams and managing technical vendors.
Hands-on experience with FPGA or embedded systems is a plus.
Previous experience in early-phase fusion device development is highly desirable.

As part of a rapidly growing team, you'll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company.

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.

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