HTS Magnet Engineering Lead

Fusion Energy Base; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $190,000‑$220,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy in New Jersey 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 magnets. This role drives technical direction, schedules, and collaboration with program leadership to meet milestones.

You will manage project performance, develop engineering processes, and work closely with leaders to deliver high‑quality hardware on time in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Hands-on use of CAD software (Solidworks, CATIA, NX) and Multiphysics tools (Ansys, COMSOL).
• Experience specifying machining, welding, and fabrication requirements; vendor management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Set technical direction for magnet specifications based on system design and performance requirements, reviewing and approving team analyses (Ansys EM, Structural, COMSOL, etc.).
• 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.
• Track, report, and communicate team progress and risks to program leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Manage team workload, priorities, and resourcing across concurrent magnet development efforts.

Skills

Magnets

Cryogenics

Vacuum systems

Transformer design

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering

Tools

Solidworks

CATIA

NX

Ansys

COMSOL

Job description

Thea Energy in New Jersey 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 magnets. This role drives technical direction, schedules, and collaboration with program leadership to meet milestones.

You will manage project performance, develop engineering processes, and work closely with leaders to deliver high‑quality hardware on time in a fast‑paced environment.