Thea Energy · 3 weeks ago
Control Systems Engineer - LabView Developer
Kearny, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expThea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The Control Systems Engineer will have ownership of the design, development, and commissioning of the control system for complex equipment within Thea Energy’s stellarator fusion demonstration plant.
Clean EnergyEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Work with a team of experts in developing controls for Thea Energy’s systems
Architect, program, and document cutting-edge distributed Data Acquisition and Control (DAC) projects utilizing National Instruments hardware and software, such as LabVIEW, VeriStand, TestStand, SystemLink incorporating DAQ, PXI, cRIO, and RIO (FPGA) architectures
Develop modular, readable, and reusable LabVIEW code, emphasizing reliability and continual improvement
Create engineering tools, including both desktop and web-based testing applications
Integrate VHDL and C codes into hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems, utilizing both NI and open-source hardware and software platforms
Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to define interfaces and requirements and ensure seamless integration of DAC/HIL solutions
Troubleshoot and swiftly resolve issues in LabVIEW-based DAC/HIL systems
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans
Document design specifications, test procedures, and user manuals for automation and acquisition systems
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience as a control engineer on complex, large-scale systems
Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, or other highly technical industries
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related physics or engineering discipline
5+ years of hands-on LabVIEW development experience; experience with VeriStand, TestStand and SystemLink
Proven success in advanced LabVIEW programming, focusing on Data Acquisition and Control or HIL systems, within scientific, industrial, or research environments
Proficiency with National Instruments hardware, including cRIO, PXIe, and expertise in both Windows and RT Linux environments
Competency in HIL/SIL software architecture
Proficient in the development and optimization of LabVIEW applications and LabVIEW Certification (Certified LabVIEW Developer and/or Architect) is advantageous
Exceptional work ethic and communication skills
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO
Company
Thea Energy
Thea Energy is taking a faster approach to commercialize fusion energy.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyInternational Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence
2025-09-11Grant
2024-11-13Non Equity Assistance
2024-02-08Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Brian Berzin
Chief Executive Officer
David Gates
Chief Technology Officer
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