Test Engineer
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.
Key Responsibility Areas :
- Rapidly design, commission, and operate test and measurement systems and facilities
- Develop specifications for the testing of HTS tapes, current leads, and magnets
- Develop and execute test processes and procedures
- Develop and integrate cryogenic, vacuum, and Instrumentation & Control systems
- Develop data analysis software and algorithms using Python or similar
- Provide integration and test support forand occasionally developLabVIEW software
- Collaborate with vendors to procure measurement and test equipment
- Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
- Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Ideal Experience & Skillsets :
Experience designing or testing superconductors, magnets, cryogenics, or vacuum systemsExperience designing or testing high-pressure or cryogenic fluid networksExperience using CAD software (e.g. SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, NX, etc.)Experience specifying and implementing precision instrumentation and data acquisition systemsExperience operating or developing LabVIEW-based test facilitiesExperience writing and executing test plansAbility to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problemsAbility to take initiative, work independently and as part of a teamAbility to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environmentComfortable working to aggressive deadlinesExceptional work ethicClear communication and collaboration skillsInnate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one's ownAt least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fieldsExperience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical industries is idealCompany Benefits :
Competitive salaryComprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical / dental / vision)Employee equity stock optionsOpen vacation policiesWork-life balanceIt'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.
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.