<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The role of a R&amp;D Cryogenic Engineer is to develop novel cryogenic and other fluids systems for R&amp;D test stands. HTS magnets and other CFS hardware must be tested at temperatures ranging from 4K to 100K to simulate the operating conditions of the tokamak. The R&amp;D cryogenic engineer should be resourceful, combining industry best practices, off the shelf and customized hardware, and creativity to deliver these fluid systems on tight timelines. They are expected to select instrumentation that allows safe operation of their systems. In addition to designing and building these systems, the engineer is expected to also operate as a test engineer as it relates to commissioning, operating and designing automation with a team of test and software engineers. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&amp;D, procurement, and the SPARC team to successfully deliver their projects. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Various projects will call upon this engineer to flex outside fluids engineering and into other engineering disciplines, such as structures and materials, to effectively execute tests and projects as needed by SPARC and ARC risk retirement. Ideally the engineer also has experience in molten salt fluid systems.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Bring seasoned, practical experience in LN2 and LHe system design to the test team</li><li>Design fluid systems for test stands that meet test objectives/requirements. Challenge requirements as necessary to achieve simplicity in design.</li><li>Perform hand calculations and system level analyses demonstrating sufficient margin for fluid system requirements; build and run Ansys structural and thermal simulations on components and assemblies.</li><li>Procure off-the-shelf process fluid components, manage relationships with vendors, draft specifications for specialty parts and design fluid system components as needed.</li><li>Manage build and commissioning of fluid systems and coordinate engineers and technicians as necessary to safely bring systems to operational status.</li><li>Design system instrumentation and automation for safe operations.</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or similar</li><li>5+ years of experience in the engineering of large-scale, integrated systems</li><li>Experience using the following engineering tools: ANSYS, COMSOL, 1D compressible flow code, P&amp;ID generation</li><li>Strong engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid mechanics</li><li>Experience designing fluid systems, selecting components, creating work packets and managing builds to deliver large-scale thermofluid systems, from conceptual design through field commissioning</li><li>Experience developing requirements, Process Flow Diagrams, P&amp;IDs, and specifications for thermofluid components, e.g. pumps, tanks, control valves</li><li>Large-scale fluids process engineering</li><li>Hands-on design, install, operation of systems with tanks, process piping, pumps, valves, heat exchangers</li><li>Vendor management</li><li>Fluid system operation</li><li>Instrumentation design and troubleshooting experience</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Ambient and elevated temperature fluid system design, build and commissioning</li><li>Hands-on design, install, operation of systems with compressors, purification systems, &amp; circulators</li><li>Analysis using python or MATLAB</li><li>Ability to learning new technologies quickly, leveraging available resources, getting things done, and making efficient decisions</li><li>Effectively communicating cross-functionally, especially with those not familiar with cryogenics</li><li>Working in a fast-paced, dynamic R&amp;D environment</li><li>Data analysis and model calibration</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>#LI-Hybrid</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

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R&D Cryogenic Engineer

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div>As Cryoplant Operations Engineer, you will help lead the SPARC cryoplant through manufacturing, component and subsystem testing, delivery, install, and commissioning. Throughout, you will be responsible to collect and secure learnings related to cryoplant system operation, including getting trained directly by our suppliers. Ultimately, following commissioning, you will serve on the cryoplant team as a primary cryoplant system operator.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Tracking and reviewing final supplier design documentation </li><li>Traveling to cryoplant sub-suppliers to verify fabrication progress, help relieve bottlenecks, and ensure rigorous testing meets specification requirements </li><li>Driving remaining supplier design comments to closure </li><li>Owning designated cryoplant&lt;&gt;utility interfaces</li><li>Establishing cryoplant technical documentation baseline </li><li>Completing job safety hazard analyses and documenting PPE requirements for installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance </li><li>Developing pre-commissioning and operation plans </li><li>Finalizing equipment lists </li><li>Overseeing cryoplant-specific equipment installation </li><li>Serving as cryoplant system operator </li><li>Liaising between cryogenics team and the SPARC Operations and Commissioning teams </li><li>Collecting and documenting operational learnings</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelors in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering</li><li>Large-scale fluids process engineering </li><li>Hands-on operation of systems with pressure vessels, process piping, pumps, valves, heat exchangers </li><li>Project management </li><li>Fluid system operation </li><li>Safety hazards and PPE requirements for large-scale plant operations </li><li>Fundamentals of heat transfer, fluids, thermodynamics  </li><li>Reading process flow and piping instrumentation diagrams</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Large-scale cryogenics engineering </li><li>Hands-on design, install, and operation of compressors, fluid inventory management and purification systems, turbomachinery </li><li>Cryogenics system operation </li><li>Vendor and contract management </li><li>Design codes: ASME BPVC Sect. VIII, ASME B31.3, CGA S-1.3 </li><li>Familiarity with risks of oxygen deficient environments</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Cryoplant Operations Engineer

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div>The SPARC Instrumentation and Control team seek an experienced Senior Engineer to take responsibility for the design, implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the I&amp;C for the fluid systems of SPARC. Systems include high temperature and cryogenic helium, nitrogen, hydrogen, noble gases, water, ultra-high vacuum and industrial HVAC. These I&amp;C systems must be integrated with the central I&amp;C systems responsible for machine operations, orchestration, plasma control, machine protection, safety, access control, data acquisition and archiving.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Design of the I&amp;C for multiple fluid systems of SPARC by production of the required design deliverables according to the SPARC design process</li><li>Collaborate with the lead engineers for the fluid systems and central I&amp;C systems and other key stakeholders to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirements</li><li>Coordinate and oversee implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the I&amp;C systems according to the project schedule</li><li>Manage suppliers of components and integrated subsystems of the I&amp;C systems</li><li>Produce engineering deliverables such as instrument lists, signal lists, loop diagrams, data sheets and cabling schedules</li><li>Produce testing, installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance procedures for the I&amp;C systems</li><li>Ensure the design is completed in compliance with the Code of Record and established requirements; </li><li>Maintain interfaces with other engineering subsystems</li><li>Report on and be accountable for progress to the head of I&amp;C and the engineer responsible for the systems for which the I&amp;C is being produced</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Experience in process, chemical, electronic or instrumentation and control engineering or similar </li><li>Designed, built and operated industrial control systems with interlocks and protection functions from concept to completion under a QA program</li><li>Selected instrumentation and implemented feedback control loops for gaseous and liquid systems</li><li>Application of engineering fundamentals to provide specific I&amp;C solutions depending on the process needs</li><li>Instrumentation in challenging environments</li><li>Familiarity in applying IEEE and IEC Standards to design solutions</li><li>Understanding of the safety risks of fluid based systems</li><li>Production of engineering deliverables for design reviews, construction work packages, commissioning, operations and maintenance</li><li>Siemens SIMATIC S7 product range</li><li>AVEVA or similar</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Cryogenic systems</li><li>Industrial HVAC</li><li>Vacuum systems</li><li>Hazardous gas systems</li><li>Cooling water systems</li><li>Radiation effect on instrumentation components throughout the signal path</li><li>Magnetic field effect on instrumentation components throughout the signal path</li><li>Current best practices and emerging technologies in industrial control systems</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, and noise</li><li>Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Senior Process Instrumentation and Control Engineer

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div>The SPARC Instrumentation and Control team seek an experienced Engineer to take responsibility for the design, implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the I&amp;C for the fluid systems of SPARC. Systems include high temperature and cryogenic helium, nitrogen, hydrogen, noble gases, water, ultra-high vacuum and industrial HVAC. These I&amp;C systems must be integrated with the central I&amp;C systems responsible for machine operations, orchestration, plasma control, machine protection, safety, access control, data acquisition and archiving.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Design of the I&amp;C for multiple fluid systems of SPARC by production of the required design deliverables according to the SPARC design process</li><li>Collaborate with the lead engineers for the fluid systems and central I&amp;C systems and other key stakeholders to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirements</li><li>Coordinate and oversee implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the I&amp;C systems according to the project schedule</li><li>Manage suppliers of components and integrated subsystems of the I&amp;C systems</li><li>Produce engineering deliverables such as instrument lists, signal lists, loop diagrams, data sheets and cabling schedules</li><li>Produce testing, installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance procedures for the I&amp;C systems</li><li>Ensure the design is completed in compliance with the Code of Record and established requirements; </li><li>Maintain interfaces with other engineering subsystems</li><li>Report on and be accountable for progress to the head of I&amp;C and the engineer responsible for the systems for which the I&amp;C is being produced</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g. I&amp;C, chemical, nuclear, etc.)</li><li>5+ years experience in process, chemical, electronic or instrumentation and control engineering or similar </li><li>Designed, built and operated industrial control systems with interlocks and protection functions from concept to completion under a QA program</li><li>Selected instrumentation and implemented feedback control loops for gaseous and liquid systems</li><li>Application of engineering fundamentals to provide specific I&amp;C solutions depending on the process needs</li><li>Instrumentation in challenging environments</li><li>Familiarity in applying IEEE and IEC Standards to design solutions</li><li>Understanding of the safety risks of fluid based systems</li><li>Production of engineering deliverables for design reviews, construction work packages, commissioning, operations and maintenance</li><li>Siemens SIMATIC S7 product range</li><li>AVEVA or similar</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Cryogenic systems</li><li>Industrial HVAC</li><li>Vacuum systems</li><li>Hazardous gas systems</li><li>Cooling water systems</li><li>Radiation effect on instrumentation components throughout the signal path</li><li>Magnetic field effect on instrumentation components throughout the signal path</li><li>Current best practices and emerging technologies in industrial control systems</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, and noise</li><li>Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Process Instrumentation and Control Engineer

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div>We are seeking a Senior Environmental Health &amp; Safety Engineer<b> </b>to join our growing team.  As a key member of our EHS team, this site-based role will champion environmental, health and safety initiatives at our Devens, Massachusetts campus.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Support EHSS leadership in the development of a comprehensive EHSS strategy</li><li>Support production and research &amp; development teams in hazard identification and mitigation efforts to enable safe and productive work</li><li>Work closely with test engineers and production teams to perform detailed safety reviews of complex hazardous operations (Test Readiness Reviews) to ensure safe execution</li><li>Lead or assist in incident investigations including immediate mitigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action development and closure</li><li>Provide guidance and interpretation on relevant OSHA standards, life safety codes and standards, safety systems, and risk assessment tools</li><li>Develop standards, programs, procedures, and training for assigned topics, including:</li><li>o   Machine Guarding/Safety</li><li>o   PPE</li><li>o   Hoisting and Rigging</li><li>o   Control of hazardous Energy</li><li>o   Work at Height</li><li>o   Cryogenics</li><li>o   Compressed Gases</li><li>o   Powered Industrial Trucks</li><li>Develop other EHSS standards, programs, procedures, and training as assigned</li><li>Develop, implement, and support environmental programs as assigned</li><li>Monitor employee exposure to physical and chemical hazards to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance</li><li>Routinely assess facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain safety contingency plans (fires, spills, etc.)</li><li>Lead investigation of injuries/illnesses and other EHSS-related incidents; assist contractors in the management and analyses of injuries/illnesses and other incidents, including near misses, that occur on site</li><li> Lead audit and assurance activities to verify the effectiveness of EHSS-related programs (i.e., Permit to Work, Control of Hazardous Energy, Work at Height, Critical Lifts)</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental, Safety &amp; Health or a related technical field</li><li>8+ years of progressive experience in a safety role in a high-risk industry</li><li>Working knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations applicable to production and research and development activities</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills required</li><li>Strong facilitation skills and ability to work from a position of credible influence based on health and safety knowledge versus a position of authority</li><li>Record of continual improvement of safety programs, practices, and procedures</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Relevant professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, or equivalent)</li><li>Advanced degree in in Safety &amp; Health or related technical field</li><li>Advanced skills in electrical safety including high voltage and power plant design</li><li>Working knowledge of energy-based hazard recognition principles and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Willingness to travel and work extended/irregular hours to support mission critical activities</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Senior Environmental Health & Safety Engineer

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div>ARC will be the first machine to produce electricity from fusion energy, serving as the cornerstone to a new industry.  ARC will strongly leverage the work that’s been done for SPARC in developing HTS magnets and other key tokamak systems. However, because of its mission to deliver power to the grid, the ARC tokamak has several systems not included on SPARC. The ARC group within R&amp;D is a growing team that is delivering key scientific and engineering results to push the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of these new enabling technologies higher.</div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div>ARC will use a fluoride-based molten salt as the blanket working fluid. This senior R+D engineer will perform pump design and analysis work, fabricate and operate pump test stands, and gather and interpret data. They will also perform a trade-space analysis of possible pump technologies for high temperature, corrosive application to meet requirements,.  As the project and team grows, this engineer will be expected to work collaboratively towards the development of various component test flow loops and engage deeply with industry partners towards manufacturing pumps for ARC. </div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Plan and execute molten salt pump development campaign</li><li>Design and test prototype pumps to evaluate architectures, head rise, sealing packages, efficiency, lifetime performance, salt compatibility, maintenance requirements, etc</li><li>Interpret and consolidate experimental test data</li><li>Ensure rapid execution of design-build-test-learn cycles and retirement of technical risks</li><li>Help identify external partners and vendors to support and accelerate pump development</li><li>Work collaboratively across an interdisciplinary team in the integration of prototype pump technology into flow loops of various scales</li><li>Communicate results to a broad technical audience in written and oral formats.</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Minimum 5 year post-baccalaureate experience with pump technology</li><li>Deep knowledge of pump technologies and design trade-offs including hydrodynamics of pumps, pump sizing and conceptual design, rotordynamics, bearing and seal selection, and interpreting data from pump tests</li><li>Experience with pumps from design and development through into manufacturing</li><li>Experience designing pump test stands, testing and validating pump performance</li><li>Hands-on engineering experience with fluid systems and rotating machines</li><li>Great communication and organizational skills</li><li>Strong time management skills</li><li>Self - motivation and autonomy</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include molten salt chemical hazards, high temperature, and strong magnetic fields</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Graduate degree in an engineering or applied science discipline</li><li>A demonstrated history of participation in or leading the delivery of bespoke hardware systems</li><li>Experience with pumps in extreme environments (e.g. high temperature, extreme chemical requirements, nuclear environment, etc)</li><li>Experience managing technical team of engineers and technicians</li><li>Knowledge of resource estimation and projection</li><li>Perform activities such as standing, and sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, cryogenics and molten salt</li><li>Willingness to occasionally travel 10% or work required nights/weekends/on-call</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Extreme Environment Pump - Senior R&D Engineer

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Irradiation Effects Team within the Materials Department is seeking a scientist or engineer with experience in fusion and radiation effects on materials for power plant applications.  Neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion, high heat loads, molten salt coolant systems, and complex component topologies all introduce unique challenges for optimizing material selection while meeting manufacturing and cost requirements.  Some experience with radiation damage (preferably neutrons) on materials is required, but the candidate’s specialization within this field may include experience with any or all of the following:  structural materials, plasma-facing materials, advanced manufacturing, joining and welding, molten salt environments, or related areas.  Part of this position will include contributing to irradiated materials databases, doing meta analysis on historical data, and designing experiments to address gaps in the data.  This position will work closely with the CFS SPARC team on near term applications as well as with the ARC team on longer term selection of materials and design of components for steady state fusion power output.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Act as an expert on radiation and fusion environment effects in materials to advise groups across CFS</li><li>Contribute to a database of irradiated material properties, and use this to perform analysis and forcasting</li><li>Lead selection, testing, and qualification of materials for use in fusion devices</li><li>Translate performance requirements into material property specifications and define appropriate test methods</li><li>Lead projects in-house and in collaboration with partners at universities, national laboratories, and industry</li><li>Ensure efficient and timely transfer of property data and new insight to the SPARC and ARC Design teams</li><li>Provide technical guidance to project team members to ensure efficient execution of design-build-test-learn cycles and retirement of technical risks</li><li>Work closely with other CFS teams including:</li><li>     o  Safety team to manage chemical/mechanical/environmental hazards in existing and New experimental facilities</li><li>     o  Adjacent R&amp;D teams to optimally share pooled resources including equipment and personnel</li><li>     o  Supply chain team to procure new equipment and materials</li><li>     o  Manufacturing team to ensure fabrication methods are scalable</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or MS + 3 years experience or BS + 5 years experienceTesting or measuring material properties</li><li>Experience leading/coordinating materials R&amp;D projects from conception to execution</li><li>Experience with radiation effects on materials</li><li>Experience with utilizing University, International/National Laboratory, and/or outsourced testing and research organizations</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others</li><li>Ability to clearly express and critique ideas</li><li>Great written and verbal scientific communication</li><li>Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity</li><li>Resource estimation and projection</li><li>Strong time management skills</li><li>Self - motivation and autonomy</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience conducting research experiments with neutrons, or other radiation, on materials</li><li>Practical experience in selecting and developing material solutions for fusion applications from industry, government laboratories, or academia</li><li>Experience developing or working on  materials property databases</li><li>Analytical and computational skills that can be applied to complicated and sparse data sets</li><li>Experience in communicating (verbal and written) technical information to people outside the fusion materials field</li><li>Trained in material test methods such as thermophysical properties, mechanical tests, or microscopy</li><li>Extended activities such as typing, standing, and sitting</li><li>Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li><li>#LI-Hybrid</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Materials Scientist - Fusion & Radiation Effects

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;">The Irradiation Effects Team within the Materials Department is seeking a scientist or engineer with experience in radiation effects on electronics relevant to a fusion power plant.  Electronics are needed in certain tokamak features, diagnostic instruments, remote handling equipment, and tokamak building equipment.  Electronic device materials here may include microprocessors, circuit boards, fuses, interconnects, switches, controllers, or relays and beyond.  In addition to neutron and gamma radiation, the electronics may encounter other extreme environments including molten salt exposure and temperatures from cryogenic to elevated.  This position will work closely with the CFS SPARC team on near term applications as well as with the ARC team on longer term selection of materials and design of components for steady state fusion power output.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Act as primary expert on radiation effects in electronic device materials to advise groups across CFS</li><li>Lead selection, testing, and qualification of electronic components for use in fusion devices</li><li>Translate performance requirements into material property specifications and define appropriate test methods</li><li>Coordinate the design, fabrication, installation, operation, and analysis of electronic components and materials</li><li>Lead projects in-house and in collaboration with partners at universities, national laboratories, and industry</li><li>Ensure efficient and timely transfer of property data and new insight to the SPARC and ARC Design teams</li><li>Provide technical guidance to project team members to ensure efficient execution of design-build-test-learn cycles and retirement of technical risks</li><li>Work closely with other CFS teams including:</li><li>     o  Safety team to manage chemical/mechanical/environmental hazards in existing and New experimental facilities</li><li>     o  Adjacent R&amp;D teams to optimally share pooled resources including equipment and personnel</li><li>     o  Supply chain team to procure new equipment and materials</li><li>     o  Manufacturing team to ensure fabrication methods are scalable</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or MS + 3 years experience or BS + 5 years experienceTesting or measuring material properties</li><li>Experience leading/coordinating materials R&amp;D projects from conception to execution</li><li>Experience selecting electronic materials/components for service in radiation environments</li><li>Experience with radiation effects on electronics</li><li>Experience with utilizing University, International/National Laboratory, and/or outsourced testing and research organizations</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others</li><li>Ability to clearly express and critique ideas</li><li>Great written and verbal scientific communication</li><li>Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity</li><li>Resource estimation and projection</li><li>Strong time management skills</li><li>Self - motivation and autonomy</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience conducting research experiments with neutron and gamma radiation on materials</li><li>Experience with radiation effects on other types of materials such as polymers, ceramics, or metals</li><li>Experience communicating or teaching topics in radiation effects on electronics</li><li>Experience in electronic component selection for extreme environments</li><li>Extended activities such as typing, standing, and sitting</li><li>Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li><li>#LI-Hybrid</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Senior Materials Scientist–Radiation Effects in Electronics

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The Materials Department at CFS is looking for a materials test operator to support the materials testing and characterization laboratory. Materials at CFS supports the design and engineering of all components needed for fusion systems and high temperature superconducting magnets. Working closely with the team lead for materials testing and characterization, the team of materials test operators provides continuous support for both industry standard and customized material and component testing. This includes communication between multiple internal stakeholders, detailed data reporting, equipment maintenance and upkeep, production line support, and continuous improvement. Current and future laboratory equipment includes but is not limited to: mechanical and electrochemical metallographic specimen polishing and preparation, visible light and electron microscopy, high temperature heat treatments, static and dynamic mechanical testing in a wide range of environments (including cryogenic and high temperature), magnetic property evaluation, and other thermophysical tests. The materials test operators will be responsible for conducting these tasks. Operators will be regularly expected to work during second shift and flex into first shift coverage depending on testing needs.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Prepare test specimens and performs laboratory experiments</li><li>Continuous improvement in the materials test and characterization laboratory</li><li>Inventory management on consumable/spare parts and report up for purchasing</li><li>Execution of materials tech tickets in accordance with the standard operating procedures and job hazard analyses</li><li>Operate industry standard and customized materials testing and characterization equipment, processes, and test methods</li><li>Conduct materials testing independently under the input from a materials test engineer including data management and reporting</li><li>Mechanical testing including tensile testing, shear testing, fatigue testing, fracture toughness testing and other custom testing in extreme environments of cryogenic temperatures and high temperatures.</li><li>Materials characterization including metallographic sample preparation (cutting, grinding, polishing), microscopy and imaging, hardness testing, magnetic and electrical testing.</li><li>Support in installing, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment for effective usage as needed</li><li>Ability and desire to work on multiple, different assignments</li><li>Flexibility to adapt to changes in lab operations, priorities, and schedules.</li><li>Maintain proper documentation with attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable with performing repeated tests while still maintaining test quality</li><li>Perform other related job duties as assigned by management</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher</li><li>Minimum 2 years experience with with basic materials prep and testing tools</li><li>Minimum 2 years experience with a variety of technical support skills including but not limited to mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring</li><li>Participate in and promote CFS’ safety procedures and policies</li><li>Desire to work in a fast-paced R&amp;D environment with daily changes</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others</li><li>Ability to rapidly execute short turnaround materials testing tasks</li><li>Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity</li><li>Strong written and oral communications skills &amp; techniques.</li><li>Effective root cause analysis and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint</li><li>Ability to work independently and in a team environment</li><li>Ability to comply, interpret and support procedures, work rules, and protocols</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience with Instron-based mechanical test systems, Bluehill and Wavematrix software is a plus</li><li>Testing to industry or international standards</li><li>Experience operating tensile load frames, strain gauges</li><li>Experience as a microscopist (optical or electron)</li><li>Experience using electrical test devices</li><li>Experience with metallographic sample preparation and analysis</li><li>Experience with hazardous chemical use and management</li><li>Experience with vacuum systems</li><li>Experience operating shop equipment including horizontal band saws, drill presses, grinders/sanders, etc</li><li>Ability to follow engineering procedures and instructions</li><li>Understands materials testing and characterization equipment operations and processes.</li><li>Experience working with cryogens such as Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Helium</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, metallographic Etchants and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally </li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

Materials Test Operator - Second Shift

<div>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.</div><div><br></div><div>CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.</div><div><br></div><div>Lab Technicians are trained on the job to become specialized in High Temperature Superconductor material qualification, inspection, and processing.  The ideal candidate will have a variety of lab experience and or manufacturing experience that will support CFS in building a world-class superconducting magnet system called SPARC. High Temperature Superconductors are the key materials that make SPARC possible, as an HTS technician you will drive the critical path activities that supplies HTS to the magnet assembly lines.</div><div><br></div><div>This individual will cover our Second Shift which will be 3:00 pm - 12:00 am.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and testing processes  </li><li>Test and process key materials to support Manufacturing and for R&amp;D needs</li><li>Ability to follow standard procedures to perform standardized work.  </li><li>Compose and resolve Raw Material Non-Conformance Reports NCRs  </li><li>Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as micrometers, calipers, and multimeters</li><li>Read and interpret Lab Viewer test data, ability to adjust testing parameters accordingly to collect best performance data</li><li>Operate high-powered magnet equipment and custom software to characterize critical current on metal materials</li><li>Perform basic maintenance on custom equipment</li><li>Work with engineers to set up and maintain subsystems such as: cryogenics, power supplies, and control systems</li><li>Communicate challenges and ideas effectively to peers and leadership focusing on problem solving and continuous improvements</li><li>Operate production and testing equipment required to meet manufacturing material demand</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher</li><li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience with lab equipment in a quality and/or manufacturing environment</li><li>Commitment to safety and quality </li><li>Ability to take directions from leadership and work independently </li><li>Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills </li><li>Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work  </li><li>Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus </li><li>Reel to Reel equipment or similar</li><li>High Temperature Superconducting knowledge </li><li>Working with cryogenic chemicals such as LN and Helium in a lab environment</li><li>Hand tools and basic power tools</li><li>Electrical schematic and wiring</li><li>Lab Viewer software or similar data analyzing software</li><li>Experience in a variety of technical support skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li><li>#LI-Onsite</li></ul><br><div>CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits.  We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique.  As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.</div><div><br></div><div>At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</div>

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