About this role
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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This Director - Electrical Engineering Systems role at thea.energy is based in Kearny, NJ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director - Electrical Engineering Systems role in the Electrical and Control Systems Engineering department at thea.energy.
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When was the Director - Electrical Engineering Systems job at thea.energy posted?
This Director - Electrical Engineering Systems position at thea.energy was posted on Mar 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.