Mechanical Engineer III

Thea Energy
Kearny, NJ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for mechanical engineers with hands-on design and fabrication experience who can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge fusion technology.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in designing and commissioning complex mechanical systems
    — “Experience designing, building, and commissioning custom systems”
  • Individuals comfortable with CAD software and GD&T standards for precision manufacturing
    — “Experience in mechanical engineering using CAD software ... Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) & Drawing Standards”
  • Professionals who can lead analysis and simulations in Ansys and COMSOL with peer support
    — “Perform thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis and simulation using Ansys and COMSOL”

Things to consider

  • The role demands work under aggressive deadlines and in a rapidly evolving environment
    — “Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work closely with vendors and manufacturing teams
    — “Produce mechanical engineering designs ... for vendor quoting and manufacturing”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with thermomechanical design and qualification testing in your resume
    — “Design and execute qualification testing”
  • Emphasize your ability to decompose and solve complex engineering problems
    — “Ability to decompose and solve complex problems”
  • Showcase your track record of guiding design and analysis of complex components with peer collaboration
    — “Ability to take initiative and guide the design and analysis of complex components and systems with the aid of peers and team members”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful design and development of mechanical components
Typical background
bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringCAD SoftwareThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisElectromagnetic Analysis

Preferred

Stellarator PhysicsFusion Energy

Stack & domain

SolidworksCatiaNXAnsysComsolGD&TDrawing StandardsProblem-solvingInitiativeCommunicationMechanical EngineeringFusion Energy

About the role

Original posting from Thea Energy via Lever

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 looking for experienced, highly motivated mechanical engineers to join its rapidly growing team. Mechanical engineers will have ownership of the mechanical design and development of primary and secondary components and subsystems in the development of Thea Energy’s stellarator fusion systems. You will be responsible for the structural and thermomechanical design, manufacturability, analysis, development, and commissioning of these components. The Thea Energy team is comprised of driven, creative, and fun individuals passionate about solving complex problems.

Key Responsibility Areas::

  • Contribute to the design and development of primary and secondary mechanical fusion components and subsystems
  • Produce mechanical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and parameters from first principals with appropriate tolerances for vendor quoting and manufacturing
  • Design tooling for assembly
  • Perform thermal, structural, and electromagnetic analysis and simulation using Ansys and COMSOL
  • Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds
  • Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing
  • Design and execute qualification testing
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Experience & Skillsets::

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related fields
  • Experience designing, building, and commissioning custom systems
  • Experience in mechanical engineering using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.)
  • Experience specifying machining, welding, and/or fabrication requirements
  • Ability to decompose and solve complex problems
  • Ability to take initiative and guide the design and analysis of complex components and systems with the aid of peers and team members
  • Ability to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Familiarity with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) & Drawing Standards
  • Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines
  • Exceptional work ethic
  • Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills

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.

Source: Thea Energy careers (Lever)

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