Systems Engineer

U.S. Fusion Energy; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $85,000-$150,000

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join an interdisciplinary team developing a scalable fusion energy platform. You will manage requirements, interfaces, and system integration for first-of-a-kind technologies in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of systems engineering experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid domains with strong communication and collaboration skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with large industrial or first-of-a-kind R&D projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Safety-focused mindset and ability to wear many hats.

Responsibilities

• Develop system and interfacing requirements, protocols, and procedures.
• Work with engineering and physics teams to provide coordination and support.
• Convert functional requirements into scalable system architecture and execution plans.
• Assist in management of technical, schedule, cost, and performance analysis.
• Establish decision-making processes and improve verification/validation workflows.
• Manage system configuration control and the product breakdown structure.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal manufacturing teams.
• Lead design reviews and program management functions.
• Implement HAZOPs and FMECA programs and risk assessments.
• Develop and run system design lifecycle management processes.

Skills

Requirements mgmt

System integration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Systems Engineer

Kearny, NJ

Technology – Systems Engineering

Full-time

On-site

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

Thea Energy is seeking for an experienced, organized, and motivated systems engineer. This position will work on an interdisciplinary team to integrate numerous first-of-a-kind technologies while developing scalable processes and procedures. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for the managing requirements, integration, and interfaces for one of the most consequential and cutting-edge technologies of our generation - fusion energy.

The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, innovative, and collaborative individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. This is a challenging position that requires a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly. A proven track record of leading systems engineering, excellent communication skills, and a passion for new technologies and innovation is required.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop system and interfacing requirements, protocols, and procedures
• Work closely with engineering and physics teams designing various systems to provide engineering coordination and support
• Ensure the efficient and systematic conversion of functional requirements into a scalable system architecture and execution strategy
• Assist in the management of technical, schedule, cost, and performance analysis for various development programs
• Develop and enact protocols to inform clear and efficient decision making processes
• Manage updates and changes to systems and interfaces, and monitor impacts to program schedule, cost, and performance
• Manage system configuration control
• Manage the product breakdown structure
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal manufacturing engineering teams
• Coordinate design reviews and program management functions
• Institute the processes for, and help run HAZOPS and FMECA programs
• Implement an effective design integration program
• Develop and manage effective processes for making and tracking key decisions
• Develop and implement verification and validation processes
• Implement system design lifecycle management processes

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering
• Proven experience integrating large industrial and /or first-of-a-kind R&D projects (e.g. power plants, manufacturing facilities, particle accelerators, etc.)
• Experience across mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems
• Experience with cryogenic, heating, fluid, vacuum, power electronics, and control systems is preferred but not mandatory
• Familiarity with the processes needed to build, test, troubleshoot, and scale complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to innovate, execute, and flourish in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional work ethic
• Prioritization of safety above all else
• Ability to wear many different hats
• Team player who is excited to help others
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Company Benefits

• Salary range $85,000-$150,000
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.