Director of Electrical and Software Engineering

Job Description

Job Description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡ ️

About Type One 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 “ Director of Electrical and Software Engineering ”. This is what you need to know :

Location : Knoxville, TN

Salary : Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract : Permanent, full time

Reporting to : VP Engineering

Your role in the mission :

The Director of Electrical and Software Engineering will lead multidisciplinary teams developing the electrical systems, control architectures, and software platforms that underpin Type One Energy’s fusion technology. This role requires a leader who can integrate hardware and software design into a coherent, high-performing engineering function while fostering innovation, quality, and scalability.

The Director will set technical direction, oversee execution, and grow a world-class team covering power electronics, control systems, embedded software, and scientific computing. This leader will ensure alignment with program milestones and contribute strategically to the development of Type One Energy’s stellarator fusion devices.

Integration & Leadership

During the initial onboarding period, the successful candidate will focus on integrating into the organization and building strong cross-functional relationships. This phase will emphasize leadership and alignment, with a transition to full technical ownership as the candidate demonstrates progression and growth in the role. During this period the candidate will :

• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management, and other functions.
• Gain hands-on familiarity with core engineering processes, tools, and team structures.
• Actively participate in planning and execution activities to ensure alignment with broader business goals.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, strengthen collaboration, and support strategic program milestones.

This structured ramp-up will position the candidate to transition seamlessly into the full scope of the Director of Engineering role, driving technical and organizational impact.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll need :

We offer :

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.