Electromagnetic Analyst
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 highly motivated electromagnetic analysis and simulation expert to join its rapidly growing team. The Electromagnet Analyst will work alongside magnet engineers to develop and maintain the electromagnetic performance models and multi-physics simulations which are vital to understanding the steady-state and transient responses of Thea’s magnet design. This role will develop and integrate custom analysis toolchains—using scientific software distributions and standard FEA packages (e.g. Ansys and COMSOL)—to establish performance baselines and simulate HTS quench scenarios. 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.Key Responsibility Areas:Develop steady-state and transient multi-physics simulations to establish performance predictions and inform design decisions, using commercial FEA packages and custom toolchainsDevelop transient coupled electromagnetic-thermal quench simulations of HTS coilsDevelop and maintain magnet performance predictions, including field and critical current mapsEstablish continuous analysis pipelines and codebasesTrack and report results and progress against program goals and milestonesCommunicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholdersIdeal Experience & Skillsets:Experience simulating with commercial FEA packages, e.g. COMSOL or Ansys MaxwellMathematical and practical knowledge of FEM, FDM, BEM, and FMM numerical techniquesExperience working with scientific software distributions and developing custom software in C, C++, MATLAB, Python, or similarExperience with DevOps in collaborative software environments, e.g. Git, CI/CD, and data pipelinesUnderstanding of REBCO superconductor behavior and performance characterizationAbility 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 ethic Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s ownAt least a bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical 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.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.