Systems Engineer

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:** 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. #LI-CB1 ### Company Benefits: - Salary range $85,000-$150,000 - Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision) - Employee equity stock options - 20 days PTO