Lead Test Engineering Manager, Fusion Hardware

Thea Energy, Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy, Inc. is looking for a Test Engineering Manager to lead verification and validation efforts for superconducting magnets and other key technologies. This role is crucial for ensuring that hardware meets the demands of a fusion environment, requiring cross-functional leadership and autonomy.

Ideal candidates should have 7–10+ years of experience in hardware-centric test engineering, a strong educational background, and mastery of LabVIEW and Python.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, employee equity options, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of hardware‑centric test engineering experience in high‑stakes environments.
• Proven track record of leading teams and managing system verification and validation.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex test data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own test validation strategy for superconducting magnets.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and technicians.
• Analyze complex datasets to troubleshoot system-level failure modes.
• Establish and enforce rigorous safety protocols for high‑voltage environments.

Skills

Hardware-centric test engineering experience

Leadership

LabVIEW mastery

Python mastery

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Job description

Thea Energy, Inc. is looking for a Test Engineering Manager to lead verification and validation efforts for superconducting magnets and other key technologies. This role is crucial for ensuring that hardware meets the demands of a fusion environment, requiring cross-functional leadership and autonomy.

Ideal candidates should have 7–10+ years of experience in hardware-centric test engineering, a strong educational background, and mastery of LabVIEW and Python.

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, employee equity options, and generous PTO.