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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Systems Engineer - **Company:** Thea Energy, Inc. - **Location:** Kearny, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Keil, ARM Architecture, C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, Software Documentation, Communications Protocols, Embedded C, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, Network Interface Controllers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Modbus, PID Controllers, Real-Time Operating Systems, OPC Unified Architecture, Simulink, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Bare Metal - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3288ff752aef9d3a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience in control and embedded development for high-power systems in R&D, industrial, or scientific environments. * Hands-on experience with: o ARM Cortex-M/A series microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, NXP) o Embedded C/C++ for bare-metal or RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr) o FPGA, SoC (Xilinx) or DSP (TI)-based control logic development o Quench detection, crowbar logic, or magnet protection schemes o Current and voltage regulation, PID control, and waveform generation * Proficiency with simulation tools such as Simulink, MATLAB, or PLECS for modeling PSU behavior. * Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, CAN, Modbus, OPC UA, EtherCAT)., * Experience designing control systems for fusion devices, particle accelerators, or large magnet systems * Knowledge of superconducting magnet characteristics, ramp-up constraints, and discharge handling * Exposure to gyrotron power supply design, including triode control and anode/bias supply regulation * Integration experience with SCADA, EPICS, or plant-wide supervisory control systems * Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques for control electronics in high-power environments Tools & Platforms: * Languages: C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Verilog/VHDL (preferred) * Platforms: ARM Cortex-M/A (STM32, NXP), TI DSP (C2000), Xilinx FPGAs and SoC, NI PXIe, CompactRIO (Optional) * Tools: STM32CubeIDE, Keil, PlatformIO, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW (optional), PTP/White Rabbit for timing * Protocols: OPC UA, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, CANopen, * Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time. * Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call. * Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics. ## Description Thea Energy is seeking a skilled and motivated Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the development of control and protection systems for high-power power supply systems deployed in the Integrated Stellarator Eos. This position focuses on enabling safe and precise operation of superconducting coil power supplies and high-voltage heating systems. This role will involve designing and implementing embedded control systems using ARM microcontrollers, FPGAs, SoC and DSPs, as well as real-time modeling of power supply behavior. You will interface with internal system owners, power electronics vendors, and control software developers to ensure reliable and high-performance integration across the full range of mission-critical power subsystems., * Design and implement real-time control logic for HTS magnet power supplies (low-voltage/high-current) and gyrotron HVPS systems. * Develop embedded firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, NXP), FPGA and SoC (Xilinx), DSP (TI) for low-latency control, feedback regulation, and interlock logic. * Implement quench detection and fast protection logic for superconducting magnets using embedded or FPGA-based platforms. * Simulate and validate control schemes using MATLAB/Simulink, including HIL or SIL configurations. * Program and integrate FPGA and DSP hardware as required for fast, deterministic control of power conversion systems. * Collaborate with Plasma Control and Supervisory Systems to ensure accurate interface protocols and control sequencing. * Specify and validate analog and digital I/O, high-speed communication links, and protection interfaces between PSUs and control systems. * Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system validation, including low- and high-power test operations. * Support system documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), and structured control validation plans. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)