Director of Mechanical Engineering — Fusion Systems Leader

Thea Energy, Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $135,000-$235,000

Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision)

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

A pioneering energy technology company in Kearny, NJ seeks a Director - Mechanical Engineering to design and manage the development of critical components for fusion systems. This role involves leading a cross-disciplinary team, driving system-level design trades, and ensuring manufacturability of complex hardware. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical and nuclear engineering, preferably with deep knowledge in structural and thermal analysis. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related field involving large-scale hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex hardware development programs.
• Strong understanding of materials behavior and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical baseline for mechanical fusion systems, including design and verification.
• Drive system-level trades across performance domains and enforce interface controls.
• Build and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Nuclear engineering

Structural analysis

Thermal-hydraulic analysis

Cryogenic engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related fields

Tools

CAD (NX preferred)

FEA (ANSYS preferred)

PLM systems

Job description

A pioneering energy technology company in Kearny, NJ seeks a Director - Mechanical Engineering to design and manage the development of critical components for fusion systems. This role involves leading a cross-disciplinary team, driving system-level design trades, and ensuring manufacturability of complex hardware. Candidates should have extensive experience in mechanical and nuclear engineering, preferably with deep knowledge in structural and thermal analysis. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.