Thea Energy

Instrumentation Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJ

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$150kDetected 31 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in industrial or scientific instrumentation, I/O design, cabling, grounding, and EMI/EMC practices for high-reliability environments.
You will play a central role in building the data foundation for all control and monitoring subsystems.
This role focuses on the definition and implementation of all instrumentation interfaces, including temperature, pressure, flow, displacement, current/voltage, and magnetic sensors across key control systems such as plasma control, cryogenics, vacuum, superconducting magnets, power supplies, and safety interlocks.

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Systems Engineers to work on the specification, design, integration, and deployment of the sensor and signal infrastructure for the Integrated Stellarator Eos.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
5+ years of experience working with industrial or scientific instrumentation in large facilities (fusion, accelerator, power plant, process industry).
Hands-on experience with a wide range of sensors: thermocouples, RTDs, pressure/flow transducers, current/voltage sensors, fiber-optic sensors, etc.
Proficiency in reading and creating:
Knowledge of signal isolation, analog signal conditioning, and transducer interface standards (4-20 mA, 0-10 V, differential signals).
Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation strategies, including shielded cabling, star grounding, and filtering.
Experience in selecting and specifying instrumentation junction boxes, sensors, and cable harnesses for harsh or noisy environments.
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.

Experience in fusion, nuclear, or large-scale R&D environments with high-power systems
Familiarity with DAQ platforms such as NI PXIe and CompactRIO
Understanding of safety-related instrumentation in SIL-rated systems (IEC 61508/61511)
Knowledge of fieldbus and industrial communication protocols (e.g., 4-20 mA HART, Modbus, EtherCAT)
Exposure to SCADA and control frameworks (EPICS, TANGO, Siemens WinCC)
Tools & Platforms:
Documentation: Microsoft Excel (for I/O lists), COMOS or SmartPlant (for large-scale P&IDs)
DAQ/Signal Hardware: NI PXIe/cRIO, Signal Conditioning Modules (SCXI, 923x series), ADCs, isolation amplifiers

P&ID diagrams and instrumentation schematics
I/O lists, loop diagrams, and tag databases
Cable schedules, junction box layouts, and termination details
Ensure correct signal conditioning, filtering, and protection for analog and digital inputs.
Assist with the selection of DAQ hardware (digitizers, ADCs, isolation amplifiers, multiplexer cards).
Conduct field commissioning, sensor calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation during integration and testing phases.

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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