Electronics Hardware Design EngineerHitachi Ventures GmbH • Kearny, New Jersey, United States
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Electronics Hardware Design Engineer
Hitachi Ventures GmbH
- Kearny, New Jersey, United States
- Kearny, New Jersey, United States
About
Position Overview Thea Energy is seeking a highly skilled Electronics Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design and development of electronics, power electronics, and embedded control hardware for the Power Supply Systems, and Data Acquisition Units for the Control System of the Eos Stellarator. This engineer will be responsible for creating high-performance, reliable electronics to interface between control firmware, power conversion hardware, and diagnostics subsystems.
The role includes schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, hardware bring-up, and cross-functional integration with power electronics, software, and system engineers. This is a hands‑on, lab-focused role with a critical impact on the development of the control core of a fusion energy system.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop custom embedded control boards including:
ARM, DSP, and/or FPGA/SoC based controller boards
ADC/DAC interfaces, digital I/O, sensor front‑ends
Gate driver boards and opto-isolated switching logic
Generate schematics and PCB layouts with a focus on signal integrity, high‑current and/or high‑voltage handling, and isolation.
Develop interface circuitry between embedded controllers and the power stage: current/voltage sensing, PWM outputs, fault inputs, and communication buses.
Select and source components based on performance, reliability, and availability.
Build and test prototypes, perform hardware bring‑up, debugging, signal probing, and validation under operating conditions.
Collaborate with embedded firmware developers to ensure hardware/software compatibility and deterministic real‑time behavior.
Work closely with power electronics engineers to ensure optimal mechanical, thermal, and electrical integration.
Implement EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, isolation strategies, and power integrity best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in embedded hardware design for power systems, control systems, or instrumentation.
Expertise in analog and mixed-signal circuit design
High‑speed digital interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, RS‑485, CAN, Aurora)
Signal conditioning for sensors and actuators
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools: Altium Designer or OrCAD
Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
Board-level debugging, rework, and signal probing
Strong understanding of PCB stackups, thermal design, creepage/clearance, and layout for high‑current environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on control electronics for power supplies, motor drives, or magnet systems
Knowledge of gate driver design, isolation techniques, and fail‑safe circuitry
Familiarity with EMI/EMC compliance standards and mitigation techniques
Exposure to RTOS‑or FPGA-based control systems and real‑time embedded integration
Tools & Platforms
Design software: Altium Designer, OrCAD, LTSpice, PLECS (for co‑design)
Lab tools: oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers
Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, RS‑485, RS‑232, CAN, FlexRay, Aurora, PWM, ADC/DAC
Company Benefits
Salary range $110,000 - $150,000
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Employee equity stock options
20 days PTO
Requirements
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.
Additional Information 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.
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- English
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