Mechanical Engineer

1 week ago


Kearny, United States Thea Energy Full time
About Thea Energy

Thea Energy is a pioneering company that's revolutionizing the field of fusion energy. By leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering, we're creating a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy.

Our mission is to create a limitless source of zero-emission energy for a sustainable future. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Position Overview

We're seeking experienced mechanical engineers to join our rapidly growing team. As a mechanical engineer at Thea Energy, you'll have ownership of the mechanical design and development of primary and secondary components and subsystems in our stellarator fusion demonstration plant.

You'll be responsible for the structural and thermomechanical design, manufacturability, development, and commissioning of our systems. Our team is comprised of driven, creative, and fun individuals passionate about solving complex problems.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Design and develop primary and secondary mechanical fusion components and subsystems
  2. Work with core system-level development teams to define prototyping requirements
  3. Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and parameters from the physics basis with appropriate tolerances for vendor quoting and manufacturing
  4. Design tooling for assembly
  5. Perform thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis and simulation using Ansys and COMSOL
  6. Perform structural FEA analysis to develop, assess, and optimize designs
  7. Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds
  8. Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing
  9. Design and execute qualification testing
  10. Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
  11. Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Required Experience & Skillsets
  • At least a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related fields
  • Extensive experience designing, building, and commissioning custom systems
  • Experience in mechanical engineering and design using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.)
  • Experience specifying machining, welding, and/or fabrication requirements
  • Ability to work through and solve highly complex 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
  • Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills
  • Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one's own
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, or other highly technical industries
  • Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experience owning systems or complex sub-systems
  • Experience with FEA (e.g. Ansys and/or COMSOL)
  • Experience with CFD (e.g. CFX, Fluent)
Company Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
  • Employee equity stock options
  • Open vacation policies
  • Work-life balance

We're an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world's hardest (and most important) problems.



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