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Computational Plasma Physicist

Thea Energy

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Apr 9, 2026

Salary
$120k – $140k
Location
Kearny, NJ
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Department
Technology
Experience
2+ years
Education
PhD
Source
Lever

Description

About Thea Energy:  
 
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.  
 
Position Overview:

We are seeking highly motivated Computational Plasma Physicists to join our team, focusing on stellarator and fusion plasma physics simulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computational physics, with a particular emphasis on MHD stability in stellarators and stellarator optimization. You will work with minimal supervision, contributing to cutting-edge research and development in Thea Energy’s stellarator systems.

Skills

PythonMATLAB

Benefits

Salary range $120,000 - $140,000Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)Employee equity stock options20 days PTO

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