Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Commercial fusion energy can uniquely provide a abundant source of zero-emission power for a sustainable future. Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in computation and controls to reinvent the stellarator, a scientifically mature form of magnetic fusion technology. Thea Energy was founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, where the stellarator was originally invented. Thea Energy is currently designing its first integrated fusion system, Eos, based on its planar coil stellarator architecture which will produce fusion neutrons at scale and in steady-state.
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:
Thea Energy is looking for an experienced, highly motivated executive to define the global supply chain strategy for commercial fusion power. As Vice President - Supply Chain, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Company’s leadership, finance & operations, and technical teams to architect the procurement and logistics infrastructure necessary to scale from prototype to power plant. This role will have a high degree of autonomy, and the ideal candidate must be able to move quickly to secure and manage critical path components in a competitive global market.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion:
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.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the long-term global supply chain and procurement strategy to support Thea Energy’s rapid growth and commercialization roadmapOrganizational Development: Plan the hiring strategy and build a world-class supply chain organization, inclusive of sourcing, subcontracts management, supplier management, inventory/warehouse and logisticsGlobal Sourcing & Partnerships: Lead supplier and partner negotiations and establish strategic partnerships with suppliers of critical materials (e.g. superconductors, vacuum vessels, power electronics)Process Architecture: Manage and develop company policies, programs, and procedures for inventory control, logistics, and vendor management, evolving these processes as the company growsCross-Functional Collaboration: Work with the Company’s leadership to support employee growth & development and ensure supply chain needs are integrated into engineering and financial planningCulture Building: Employ strategies to build, maintain, and grow the Company’s workplace culture within the operations team, fostering diversity and inclusionIdeal Experience & Skillsets:
Executive Experience: 15+ years of relevant work experience, with significant time spent in senior leadership positions managing and growing supply chain organizationsScaling Expertise: Proven ability to support businesses through growth periods, specifically transitioning from R&D to full-scale manufacturingStrategic Acumen: Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining the "big picture" strategic visionNegotiation & Communication: Excellent negotiation, communication, and collaboration skills, capable of interacting effectively with board members, technical leads, and external partnersStartup Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment where speed and execution are criticalCross-Functional Leadership: Ability to work across cross-functional teams to support complex hardware challenges and recruitment needsCompany Benefits:
Salary range: $160,000-$250,000Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision) Employee equity stock options 20 days PTO