Control Systems Engineer, Advanced Controls and Integration

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Energy in Kearny, New Jersey is looking for a Control Systems Engineer to support the design and integration of control systems for the Integrated Eos Stellarator. The role involves developing control logic, interface definitions, and model-based analyses to ensure reliable operation.

This position aims for a hands-on engineer who can bridge advanced control methods with practical applications. The company's commitment to diversity ensures an inclusive work environment for all qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with control systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various teams.
• Familiarity with advanced control methods.

Responsibilities

• Support design and integration of control systems.
• Develop control logic and interface definitions.
• Work with vendors and collaborators for reliable operation.

Skills

Dynamic modeling

Control logic development

Model-based analyses

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer-controlled systems

Control systems design software

Job description

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 a Control Systems Engineer to support the design and integration of the control system for the Integrated Eos Stellarator. This role will contribute to subsystem control definition, distributed control implementation, dynamic modeling, and advanced control development across plant and machine systems.

The Control Systems Engineer will work closely with subsystem teams, vendors, and collaborators to develop control logic, interface definitions, model‑based analyses, and implementation packages that support reliable and scalable operation of Eos.

This position is intended for a strong hands‑on controls engineer who can bridge advanced control methods and practical plant implementation. The role is expected to grow with the program and may expand over time toward broader subsystem ownership or architecture responsibilities.

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.