Thea Energy
Test Engineering Manager
$145K–$185K
Kearny, NJ · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Jun 24, 2026
- Experience
- 7–10+ years of hardware-centric test engineering experience.
- Education
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
About the job
Leads hardware verification and validation for superconducting magnets and other critical fusion technologies, including test strategy, facilities, teams, data analysis, and safety.
What you'll do
- Develop and own validation strategy and qualification milestones for HTS magnets, cryogenic systems, and high-vacuum components; oversee custom test stands and resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor, and grow the test engineering team, and analyze test data with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot failures and inform designs.
- Manage specialized vendors and test-facility work; establish commissioning, maintenance, calibration, and safety procedures.
What they ask for
- 7–10+ years of hardware-centric test engineering experience in high-stakes environments.
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Track record leading people and managing verification and validation for integrated systems.
- Mastery of LabVIEW and Python, including automation of complex cryogenic and electromagnetic tests.
Pay
USD $145,000 - $185,000 base salary
Tools
LabVIEW, Python, IEEE, ANSI, IEC
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