Plasma-Materials Scientist at Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ | USD100,000-160,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

campaign planning

surface evaluation

simulation tools

thermal analysis

technical guidance

device commissioning

Participate in stellarator plasma-facing component operational campaign planning
Collaborate with plasma-material exposure facilities and use materials characterization tools for surface evaluation
Utilize computational and simulation tools to perform plasma-surface interaction simulations, thermal analysis, and contribute to multi-physics modeling efforts
Provide technical guidance across team members in plasma device operation, plasma-material performance assessment and experimental planning
Contribute to the construction and commissioning of a plasma device and diagnostics for exposing and evaluating plasma-facing material candidates

Requirements

phd

python

comsol

matlab

fusion plasma

microscopy

Experience with fusion boundary plasmas and/or low-temperature plasmas
Ability to work independently and manage projects
Experience with experimental plasma setups and diagnostics such as industrial plasma sources, RF plasmas, spectroscopic diagnostics, laser-based diagnostics, and electrostatic probes
PhD in applied plasma physics or a related field
Strong attention to detail
Master's degree in materials science, engineering, applied plasma physics, chemistry, or a related field
Experience with surface analysis techniques such as electron microscopy, atomic-scale microscopy, and elemental composition analysis methods (e.g. XPS, EDX, Raman)
Experience with linear plasma devices
Experience with ERO2.0, TRIDYN, SDTrimSP/TRIM, WALLDYN, or RustBCA
Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers within the company and externally
Experience with one or more of the following: Python, MATLAB, FEA tools, COMSOL, C++, Fortran
Knowledge of basic plasma physics
Experience in tokamak or stellarator divertor research
Experience with vacuum systems

Benefits

Salary range $100,000-$160,000
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
20 days PTO
Employee equity stock options

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$20M Series A

Feb 2024

Raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate manufacturing of magnet arrays and development of the Eos fusion system.

15K sq ft HQ

Jan 2025

Opened a 15,000 sq ft R&D and lab headquarters in Kearny, NJ, for prototyping and magnet testing.

$3e18 neutrons/sec

Eos system capability

Flagship Eos system produces 3e18 neutrons per second, enabling isotope production and fusion research.

Multiple investors

Strong backing

Backed by leading investors including Prelude Ventures, Anglo American, Hitachi Ventures, and others.

Reimagined the stellarator with mass-manufacturable planar superconducting magnets.
Aims to reduce costs and accelerate timelines for commercial fusion deployment by replacing complex 3D coils with simpler planar coils.
Collaborates with national labs like DIII-D and UCSD on innovative materials research, including boron-pebble first-wall experiments to enhance durability.
The modular, software-driven magnetic architecture offers a practical, maintainable path to zero-emission baseload fusion energy.

Culture + Values

2022

Founded

Originated from a spin-out of Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, focusing on translating academic breakthroughs into commercial impact.

15,000 sq ft

HQ Space

Features a 15,000 sq ft headquarters in Kearny, NJ, dedicated to rapid prototyping and innovation.

2025

Research Publication

Published multiple peer-reviewed research papers in Nuclear Fusion in January 2025, contributing to the scientific community.

DOE INFUSE

Awards Received

Received DOE INFUSE awards, reflecting a culture of accountability and performance-oriented milestone achievement.

Leverages proprietary planar coil stellarator architecture to simplify complex systems—focus on engineering rigor and innovation.
Publishes peer-reviewed research (e.g., multiple Nuclear Fusion papers in Jan 2025) to contribute to and engage with scientific community.
Rapid iteration supported by in-house labs (e.g., 15,000 sq ft HQ in Kearny, NJ) and mass-manufacturable magnet arrays—culture of fast prototyping and scale.
Clear technical milestones validated by third parties (e.g., DOE INFUSE awards, milestone-based development program), reflecting accountability and performance-orientation.

Environment + Sustainability

March 2025

DOE-Certified Demonstration

Successful demonstration of a superconducting planar coil array operating at 20 K with magnetic field strengths up to 3 T.

3 T

Magnetic Field Strength

Achieved magnetic field strengths within 1% of simulation accuracy, showcasing technical progress.

$20M

Series A Funding

Secured $20M in Series A funding to accelerate magnet manufacturing and Eos system scaling.

2022, 2023

DOE INFUSE Awards

Received multiple INFUSE awards, underscoring commitment to public-private funded R&D for sustainable energy.

Mission: develop commercial fusion as a carbon-free, zero-emission energy source
Net-zero pathway implicit through fusion’s zero-emission nature—no target date specified

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly stated DEI strategy found
No gender or diversity statistics available on website or LinkedIn

Articles

About Us

Careers

Role

Description

campaign planning

surface evaluation

simulation tools

thermal analysis

technical guidance

device commissioning

Participate in stellarator plasma-facing component operational campaign planning
Collaborate with plasma-material exposure facilities and use materials characterization tools for surface evaluation
Utilize computational and simulation tools to perform plasma-surface interaction simulations, thermal analysis, and contribute to multi-physics modeling efforts
Provide technical guidance across team members in plasma device operation, plasma-material performance assessment and experimental planning
Contribute to the construction and commissioning of a plasma device and diagnostics for exposing and evaluating plasma-facing material candidates

Requirements

phd

python

comsol

matlab

fusion plasma

microscopy

Experience with fusion boundary plasmas and/or low-temperature plasmas
Ability to work independently and manage projects
Experience with experimental plasma setups and diagnostics such as industrial plasma sources, RF plasmas, spectroscopic diagnostics, laser-based diagnostics, and electrostatic probes
PhD in applied plasma physics or a related field
Strong attention to detail
Master's degree in materials science, engineering, applied plasma physics, chemistry, or a related field
Experience with surface analysis techniques such as electron microscopy, atomic-scale microscopy, and elemental composition analysis methods (e.g. XPS, EDX, Raman)
Experience with linear plasma devices
Experience with ERO2.0, TRIDYN, SDTrimSP/TRIM, WALLDYN, or RustBCA
Willingness to collaborate with a diverse team of scientists and engineers within the company and externally
Experience with one or more of the following: Python, MATLAB, FEA tools, COMSOL, C++, Fortran
Knowledge of basic plasma physics
Experience in tokamak or stellarator divertor research
Experience with vacuum systems

Benefits

Salary range $100,000-$160,000
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
20 days PTO
Employee equity stock options

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

$20M Series A

Feb 2024

Raised $20 million in Series A funding to accelerate manufacturing of magnet arrays and development of the Eos fusion system.

15K sq ft HQ

Jan 2025

Opened a 15,000 sq ft R&D and lab headquarters in Kearny, NJ, for prototyping and magnet testing.

$3e18 neutrons/sec

Eos system capability

Flagship Eos system produces 3e18 neutrons per second, enabling isotope production and fusion research.

Multiple investors

Strong backing

Backed by leading investors including Prelude Ventures, Anglo American, Hitachi Ventures, and others.

Reimagined the stellarator with mass-manufacturable planar superconducting magnets.
Aims to reduce costs and accelerate timelines for commercial fusion deployment by replacing complex 3D coils with simpler planar coils.
Collaborates with national labs like DIII-D and UCSD on innovative materials research, including boron-pebble first-wall experiments to enhance durability.
The modular, software-driven magnetic architecture offers a practical, maintainable path to zero-emission baseload fusion energy.

Culture + Values

2022

Founded

Originated from a spin-out of Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, focusing on translating academic breakthroughs into commercial impact.

15,000 sq ft

HQ Space

Features a 15,000 sq ft headquarters in Kearny, NJ, dedicated to rapid prototyping and innovation.

2025

Research Publication

Published multiple peer-reviewed research papers in Nuclear Fusion in January 2025, contributing to the scientific community.

DOE INFUSE

Awards Received

Received DOE INFUSE awards, reflecting a culture of accountability and performance-oriented milestone achievement.

Leverages proprietary planar coil stellarator architecture to simplify complex systems—focus on engineering rigor and innovation.
Publishes peer-reviewed research (e.g., multiple Nuclear Fusion papers in Jan 2025) to contribute to and engage with scientific community.
Rapid iteration supported by in-house labs (e.g., 15,000 sq ft HQ in Kearny, NJ) and mass-manufacturable magnet arrays—culture of fast prototyping and scale.
Clear technical milestones validated by third parties (e.g., DOE INFUSE awards, milestone-based development program), reflecting accountability and performance-orientation.

Environment + Sustainability

March 2025

DOE-Certified Demonstration

Successful demonstration of a superconducting planar coil array operating at 20 K with magnetic field strengths up to 3 T.

3 T

Magnetic Field Strength

Achieved magnetic field strengths within 1% of simulation accuracy, showcasing technical progress.

$20M

Series A Funding

Secured $20M in Series A funding to accelerate magnet manufacturing and Eos system scaling.

2022, 2023

DOE INFUSE Awards

Received multiple INFUSE awards, underscoring commitment to public-private funded R&D for sustainable energy.

Mission: develop commercial fusion as a carbon-free, zero-emission energy source
Net-zero pathway implicit through fusion’s zero-emission nature—no target date specified

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly stated DEI strategy found
No gender or diversity statistics available on website or LinkedIn

Articles

About Us

Careers