Director of Fusion Diagnostics & Real-Time Control

Thea Energy Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base in Kearny, NJ, seeks a Director of Diagnostics to lead the strategy, design, and operation of plasma diagnostic systems for its flagship fusion projects. The role includes building a team of experts in physics and engineering to ensure successful implementation of diagnostics that validate physics models.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics or a related field and over 8 years of experience in advanced diagnostics. Comprehensive health benefits, stock options, and 20 days PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with advanced plasma diagnostics on fusion devices.
• Experience managing engineering teams and project schedules in high-growth environments.
• Deep expertise in diagnostic modalities and sensor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and implementation of plasma diagnostic systems.
• Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers.
• Oversee engineering designs of diagnostics systems for stellarator architecture.
• Collaborate with software engineering and AI teams.
• Serve as the primary contact for diagnostics partnerships.

Skills

Plasma diagnostics

Leadership

Optical engineering

Nuclear engineering

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Plasma Physics or related field

Job description

Fusion Energy Base in Kearny, NJ, seeks a Director of Diagnostics to lead the strategy, design, and operation of plasma diagnostic systems for its flagship fusion projects. The role includes building a team of experts in physics and engineering to ensure successful implementation of diagnostics that validate physics models.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Plasma Physics or a related field and over 8 years of experience in advanced diagnostics. Comprehensive health benefits, stock options, and 20 days PTO are offered.