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Director - Electrical Engineering Systems

Thea.energyKearny🇺🇸United StatesPosted Mar 5, 2026

Why this role stands out

Step into a pivotal leadership role at Thea Energy, where you will spearhead the electrical systems for groundbreaking fusion technology and play a direct part in shaping the future of sustainable, zero-emission energy. This position is perfect for an ambitious engineering leader who thrives on autonomy and cross-functional collaboration, offering an unparalleled opportunity to build and mentor high-impact teams while tackling complex, world-changing technical challenges. Apply today to lead the charge in defining the next generation of power systems and advance your career at the forefront of the fusion revolution.

Quick overview

SeniorityLeader
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationKearny, United States
Posted7 months ago
System Design

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 a Director - Electrical Engineering Systems to lead electrical system design and execution for the Company’s upcoming Eos integrated stellarator. This leader will manage and grow three tightly coupled engineering groups:
  • Electrical Distribution (facility and plant electrical architecture and integration)
  • Power Electronics (development of high-power converters and HTS magnet power supplies)
  • Electronics Systems Engineering (embedded control and instrumentation electronics, including custom PCBAs)
This role will own the end-to-end delivery of electrical systems from architecture and requirements through detailed design, prototyping, vendor engagement, test, installation support, and commissioning readiness. The Director will serve as a key cross-functional partner to systems engineering, controls and software, mechanical engineering, safety, and program management, ensuring electrical designs are buildable, testable, safe, and integrated.
As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

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