Principal Magnet Cryogenics Engineer

Thea Energy Inc.; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Thea Energy in the United States is seeking a Principal Magnet Cryogenics Engineer with 10–15 years of industry experience to lead the complete program lifecycle for large-scale HTS magnet systems used in next‑generation fusion reactors.

You will own the cryogenic design, thermal-hydraulic modelling, forced-flow cooling distribution, and cryogenic integration of CICC or stacked‑tape HTS magnets, coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver multi‑million‑dollar hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete program lifecycle from concept through commissioning of large-scale HTS magnet systems.

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:

We are seeking a Principal Magnet Cryogenics Engineer with over 10-15 years of industry experience to lead the complete program lifecycle-from concept through commissioning-of large-scale cabled High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet systems for next-generation fusion reactors.

In this role, you will hold end-to-end technical ownership for the cryogenic design, thermal-hydraulic modelling, forced-flow cooling distribution, and cryogenic integration of large-scale CICC (Cable-in-Conduit Conductor) or advanced stacked-tape HTS magnets. You will bridge megawatt scale cryogenic plant engineering with microscopic thermal-hydraulic magnet behaviour, leading multi-disciplinary teams through multi-million-dollar hardware deliverables.

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.