Control Systems Engineer - LabView Developer

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.

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Control Systems Engineer — Lab View Developer to join its rapidly growing team. 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. As part of a rapidly growing team, you’ll be part of the organizational build‑up of a leading fusion energy company.

This role will have a high degree of autonomy and must be able to move quickly. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self‑motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

• 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, Veri Stand, Test Stand, System Link 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.

• 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 Veri Stand, Test Stand and System Link.
• 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.

• Salary range $95,000–$160,000
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.