Thea Energy
Control Systems Engineer, Advanced Controls and Integration
$120K–$160K
Kearny, NJ · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jun 21, 2026
- Experience
- Two or more years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
About the job
Design and integrate control systems for Thea Energy’s Integrated Eos Stellarator, including subsystem control strategies, dynamic models, algorithms, and implementation support.
What you'll do
- Develop subsystem control strategies, operating modes, and sequence logic; support distributed control system design and define interfaces.
- Build dynamic models and support design and tuning of classical and advanced controls for plant systems.
- Coordinate with subsystem teams and vendors on implementable control solutions; prepare technical documentation and support verification and commissioning preparation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in a listed or related discipline.
- Two or more years of experience developing control systems for complex industrial, energy, process, nuclear, aerospace, or scientific systems.
- Strong background in dynamic system modeling and control design, including classical and modern methods.
- Strong proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink; experience with Python or another technical programming environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with first-of-a-kind energy, advanced reactor, fusion, or other high-reliability systems.
- Experience with vendor coordination, advanced control methods, Linux, Git, dynamic modeling, or safety-related controls.
Pay
$120,000-$160,000 (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, PLCs, DCSs, HMIs, SCADA, Linux
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