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Type One Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Technical Project Manager (Electrical, Controls and Software)

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Type One Energy is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable fusion power. The Senior Technical Project Manager will oversee high-priority technical programs aligned with the company's fusion energy development roadmap, driving strategy and ensuring the delivery of complex objectives.

Clean EnergyEnergyNuclear

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning, execution, and governance for complex technical programs aligned with company goals

Own and drive cross-functional program delivery across engineering, physics, operations, and supply chain functions

Develop and manage program roadmaps, detailed execution plans, and integrated schedules with clear milestones

Serve as a senior liaison between technical teams, executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and external partners

Define and track KPIs, technical deliverables, and critical path milestones, ensuring accountability across teams

Identify and proactively manage risks through mitigation plans, scenario planning, and resource adjustments

Forecast program budgets, resource needs, and capital expenditures in collaboration with finance and operations

Lead strategic program reviews, providing insights to executive stakeholders through data-rich reports and briefings

Drive continuous improvement in project delivery tools, methodologies, and cross-functional processes

Mentor junior employees and contribute to building a high-performing program management capability

Qualification

Technical program managementElectrical engineeringControls engineeringSoftware project managementProgram management toolsStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsRisk managementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Minimum of 8+ years of experience in technical program or project management, ideally in a high-tech, R&D-heavy, or energy sector

Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs with successful outcomes

Strong technical understanding of product development, engineering design, and systems integration

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across both technical and executive audiences

High proficiency with modern program management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Confluence)

Strong analytical skills and structured decision-making under uncertainty and ambiguity

Preferred

Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) or project management certification is a plus

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum certification

Familiarity with fusion technologies, or large-scale experimental setups is highly desirable (e.g., vacuum systems, superconducting magnets, high-power RF, plasma diagnostics)

Benefits

Stock and share options 📈

Relocation allowance 💰

Insurance plans 🩺

401k retirement options 💸

And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Company

Type One Energy

Stellarator technology to transform energy markets with fusion power.

Founded in 2019

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.typeoneenergy.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$169.5M

Key Investors

Breakthrough Energy VenturesUS Department of Energy

2026-01-14Convertible Note· $87M

2024-07-30Seed· $53.5M

2023-05-31Grant

Leadership Team

David Anderson

Co-Founder and VP - Systems Engineering

Chris Hegna

VIce President of Stellarator Physics Optimization and Principal Scientist

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