Senior Mechanical Engineer
thea.energy
Director - Commercial Development
thea.energy· Commercial
About this role
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.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Execute commercial strategy, including target customers, market segments, priority partners for Thea Energy's first power plant and follow-on fleet.
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with OEMs, EPCs, and key vendors, from negotiation through execution, to de-risk the supply chain and accelerate plant delivery.
- Originate, structure, and negotiate offtake agreements and PPAs with hyperscalers, utilities, and industrial customers, from LOI through definitive agreement.
- Serve as the commercial liaison with utilities and independent power producers, building relationships that support offtake and deployment.
- Develop the contract structures needed to finance a first-of-a-kind fusion power plant.
- Establish and maintain the commercial pipeline, deal schedule, and key milestones, and report progress to company stakeholders, leadership, investors, and board.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
- 10+ years of experience in energy, infrastructure, or deep tech, including commercial roles such as power origination, business development, or strategic partnerships, with a strong understanding of US power markets.
- Proven track record of originating and closing long-term PPAs, offtake agreements, or strategic partnerships, with an established network across utilities, hyperscalers, OEMs, and large industrial energy buyers.
- Comfort interfacing with legal, regulatory, and financial frameworks; able to effectively partner with counsel and finance to navigate term sheets, PPAs, and project finance structures.
- Experience with complex and capital intensive infrastructure development cycles, ideally including first-of-a-kind technology or a project taken to financial close.
- Highly structured and process-driven, with a speed and execution mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly in executive-level and high-stakes negotiation settings.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
- Bachelor's degree or greater in a relevant technical, business, or finance field.
Company Benefits:
- Salary range $180,000 - $260,000
- 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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Director - Commercial Development role at thea.energy?
The listed salary for this Director - Commercial Development position at thea.energy is USD 180K–260K. This is an Full time role.
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This Director - Commercial Development role at thea.energy is based in Kearny, NJ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director - Commercial Development role at thea.energy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director - Commercial Development role in the Commercial department at thea.energy.
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This Director - Commercial Development position at thea.energy was posted on Oct 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Director - Commercial Development
thea.energy · 💰 USD 180K–260K
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