Thea Energy
FEA Engineer III
$120K–$155K
Kearny, NJ · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of industry or academic experience performing FEA.
About the job
Performs and leads finite element analyses to design, optimize, and verify thermal, structural, and magnetic requirements for stellarator systems.
What you'll do
- Build complex FE models involving nonlinear contacts, plasticity, and large deformations; perform thermal, mechanical, vibration, and magnetic simulations.
- Lead structural optimization, define material and weld modeling parameters, and justify design decisions.
- Provide technical guidance and peer review for junior analysts and contribute design improvements.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of industry or academic experience performing Finite Element Analysis with commercial software.
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, materials, and simulation.
- Experience scripting and building tools around commercial FEA tools.
- Ability to solve complex engineering problems and identify root causes.
Nice to have
- Experience developing first-of-its-kind components or systems.
- Experience with cryogenic behavior of materials and welds.
Pay
$120,000 - $155,000 (USD, base salary)
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