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Senior Magnet Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

The Senior Magnet Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and building magnets for use in our stellarator technology. We are looking for highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers with ...

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Senior Magnet Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

Magnet Engineering Manager Your role in the mission: We are seeking highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers to join our team in Knoxville, to help build HTS magnets from scratch. The ideal candidate ...

Senior Magnet Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$130 - $190/hr

Senior Magnet Engineer Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy. About Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established ...

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Thea Energy is seeking a Director - HTS Magnet Engineering to provide strategic and technical ... Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical ...

Senior Magnetics Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

Responsibilities Magnetic Design and Analysis * Lead the design of transformers, inductors ... Review the work of junior engineers and mentor them on magnetics design methods. Basic ...

This role owns the magnet engineering roadmap end‑to‑end, manages engineering managers and ... Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical ...

Magnetics Engineer

Stillwater, OK · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

We are seeking a Magnetics Engineer to support the development, optimization, and industrialization ... This is an entry level, hands‑on technical role responsible for supporting magnetic design ...

Magnetics Engineer

Stillwater, OK · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

We are seeking a Magnetics Engineer to support the development, optimization, and industrialization ... This is an entry level, hands‑on technical role responsible for supporting magnetic design ...

Thea Energy is seeking a Director - HTS Magnet Engineering to provide strategic and technical ... Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical ...

HTS Magnet Engineering Manager

Kearny, NJ · On-site

$190K - $220K/yr

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced HTS Magnet Engineering Manager to lead a team of magnet ... Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for magnetic engineer in the United States is $95,633.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,500.00 and $124,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a magnetic engineer do?

A Magnetic Engineer designs, analyzes, and develops technologies related to magnetic fields and materials. They work in industries such as electronics, energy, and automotive to improve magnetic systems, such as electric motors, transformers, and sensors. Their role involves researching magnetic properties, optimizing designs, and solving technical challenges related to magnetism.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a magnetic engineer?

Magnetic Engineers typically spend their days designing and analyzing magnetic circuits, selecting appropriate magnetic materials, and running computer simulations to test performance. They work closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing teams to integrate magnetic components into larger systems and address any design challenges that arise. The role also often involves hands-on prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting of magnetic assemblies in laboratory environments. Effective communication and documentation are essential, as Magnetic Engineers must clearly convey complex technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical team members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a magnetic engineer?

To excel as a Magnetic Engineer, you need strong expertise in electromagnetism, material science, and experience with magnetic simulation and analysis, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field. Familiarity with simulation tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, COMSOL Multiphysics, or similar electromagnetic modeling software is often required, along with knowledge of relevant industry standards. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams are valuable soft skills. These competencies enable Magnetic Engineers to design, test, and optimize magnetic systems crucial for applications in industries like automotive, medical devices, and renewable energy.

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Infographic showing various Magnetic Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,633 per year, or $46 per hour.

Senior Magnet Engineer

Type One Energy Group

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$110 - $160/hr

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Job description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Senior Magnet Engineer. This is what you need to know:

Location:

Knoxville, TN

Salary

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract

Permanent, full time

Reporting to

Magnet Engineering Manager

Your role in the mission

We are seeking highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers to join our team in Knoxville, to help build HTS magnets from scratch. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and building high temperature superconducting magnets, or experience in a similar field. The Senior Magnet Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and building magnets for use in our stellarator technology.

We are looking for highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers with experience in in copper magnets, superconducting magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems or transformer design.

Responsibilities
  • Working with other Magnet, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to design, test and build HTS magnets from scratch.
  • Develop specifications and requirements for the magnets based on the system design and performance goals.
  • Create designs using engineering software packages to optimize the magnet performance.
  • Collaborate with the magnet manufacturing team to build magnets from scratch, including winding and assembly.
  • Participate in magnet testing and data analysis to ensure magnets meet performance specifications.
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to the design, fabrication, testing, and performance of the magnets.
  • Work closely with other members of the engineering team to integrate the magnets into the overall stellarator design.
  • Stay current with the latest developments in magnet technology and their applications in the fusion sector.
What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 10 years experience.
  • Or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 5 years experience.
  • Or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 2 years experience
  • Proven experience in designing and building LTS or HTS magnets.
  • Experience with key engineering software packages including COMSOL/ANSYS
  • Proficiency in magnet winding, assembly, and testing is desirable.
  • Knowledge of cryogenic systems and superconductivity is desirable
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We offer
  • A hybrid work policy
  • Stock options
  • Insurance plans
  • Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

    Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.


    If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Senior Magnet Engineer. This is what you need to know:


    Location:

    Knoxville, TN


    Salary

    Highly Competitive Plus Benefits


    Contract

    Permanent, full time


    Reporting to

    Magnet Engineering Manager


    Your role in the mission

    We are seeking highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers to join our team in Knoxville, to help build HTS magnets from scratch. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and building high temperature superconducting magnets, or experience in a similar field. The Senior Magnet Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and building magnets for use in our stellarator technology.


    We are looking for highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers with experience in in copper magnets, superconducting magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems or transformer design.


    Responsibilities
    • Working with other Magnet, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to design, test and build HTS magnets from scratch.
    • Develop specifications and requirements for the magnets based on the system design and performance goals.
    • Create designs using engineering software packages to optimize the magnet performance.
    • Collaborate with the magnet manufacturing team to build magnets from scratch, including winding and assembly.
    • Participate in magnet testing and data analysis to ensure magnets meet performance specifications.
    • Develop and maintain documentation related to the design, fabrication, testing, and performance of the magnets.
    • Work closely with other members of the engineering team to integrate the magnets into the overall stellarator design.
    • Stay current with the latest developments in magnet technology and their applications in the fusion sector.

    What you’ll need
    • Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 10 years experience.
    • Or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 5 years experience.
    • Or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 2 years experience
    • Proven experience in designing and building LTS or HTS magnets.
    • Experience with key engineering software packages including COMSOL/ANSYS
    • Proficiency in magnet winding, assembly, and testing is desirable.
    • Knowledge of cryogenic systems and superconductivity is desirable
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    We offer
    • A hybrid work policy
    • Stock options
    • Insurance plans
    • Retirement options
    • And many more great voluntary benefits

    Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest‑risk, shortest‑schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner‑intensive and capital‑efficient strategy.


    Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.


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