Thea Energy

HTS Magnet Engineering Manager

Kearny, NJ

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$220kDetected 15 days ago

Data AnalysisNLPProduct ManagementSolidWorksCATIAANSYSMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCOMSOLMedical DevicesLeadershipMentoring

About the role

HTS magnets are foundational components of Thea Energy's planar coil stellarator, making compact, simpler, and lower-cost fusion systems possible.

Lead, manage, and mentor a team of HTS magnet engineers and analysts, including hiring and performance development
Own the execution of magnet design, build, and test schedules against program goals and milestones
Drive development and adoption of design tools, data analysis software, and engineering processes across the team
Ensure design for manufacturing principles are incorporated and oversee support for first builds
Oversee production of design specifications and manage vendor relationships to secure quotes and deliver qualified hardware
Ensure magnet system designs are integrated with manufacturing and testing teams for smooth transition through the product lifecycle
Manage team workload, priorities, and resourcing across concurrent magnet development efforts
Set technical direction for magnet specifications based on system design and performance requirements, reviewing and approving team analyses (Ansys EM, Structural, COMSOL, etc.)
Thea Energy is seeking an experienced HTS Magnet Engineering Manager to lead a team of magnet engineers responsible for the design, build, and test of high temperature superconducting ("HTS") magnets.
for this role include managing your team's project performance and developing engineering processes, procedures and design methods to ensure the team is able to execute necessary project scope.

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.
You will have significant autonomy to shape team processes and must be able to move quickly in a fast-paced startup environment.

5+ years of engineering experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design, including experience leading or mentoring engineers
Demonstrated experience managing people and/or technical projects, including planning, prioritization, and delivery against deadlines
Deep hands-on experience with CAD software (Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.) and Multiphysics tools (Ansys, COMSOL)
Experience specifying machining, welding, and fabrication requirements, and managing vendor relationships
Strong ability to work through and guide others in solving highly multidisciplinary engineering problems
Clear, confident communicator able to represent the team to internal and external stakeholders
At least a bachelor's degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or a related field
advanced degree a plus

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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