# Computational Nuclear Engineer at Thea Energy

- Company: Thea Energy
- What the company does: Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Backed by Prelude Ventures.
- Company website: https://thea.energy
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Kearny, NJ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-19
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/thea.energy/58ed4eaf-1e73-4877-a6cf-14e6604ad1d3
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/thea-energy-computational-nuclear-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Nuclear Engineer to join our team, focusing on neutronics and multiphysics simulations for stellarator fusion systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computational transport methods, with a particular emphasis on multiphysics reactor design, dose rate calculations, and radiation shielding optimization.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Computational Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of experience
- Strong knowledge of Monte Carlo radiation transport codes (e.g., OpenMC, MCNP, Serpent)
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing, specifically Python and C++
- Proficiency in modern scientific software development best-practices (e.g. git, GitHub, CI)
- Experience in multiphysics coupling frameworks (e.g., MOOSE, Cardinal, NekRS)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Tags: Nuclear Engineering