<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 supports design engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing by selecting materials, unambiguously defining materials and their properties, validating and measuring those materials and their properties, and conducting R&amp;D to develop new materials and processes to enable fusion power deployment. The work is undertaken in support of delivering SPARC, the net energy tokamak under construction in Devens, MA, and ultimately in designing the ARC fusion power plant. These devices pose unique materials challenges including neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion, high heat loads, molten salt coolant systems, complex component topologies, high magnetic fields, and high cryogenic mechanical loads. The Materials Department is seeking to hire a Materials Project Manager to administer a portfolio of projects and engineering support activities in the domain of materials and processing technologies. In addition to managing and roadmapping the materials projects portfolio, this role will be responsible for data tracking and reporting to department and division leadership.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li> Manage a large portfolio of small to medium materials-focused projects for a diverse set of design, manufacturing, and R&amp;D stakeholders to maintain program objectives and hold overall schedules &amp; budget</li><li>Work with CFS collaborators to ensure objectives and timelines are communicated and agreed upon; ensure proper analysis is accomplished to predict testing results in a timely manner to inform the test, manufacturing, operations, and development programs</li><li>Coordinate cross department communication to maintain the master schedule for the interconnected projects and to manage risk and mitigate it properly when the opportunity arises or elevate project concerns when mitigation is not an option</li><li>Administer the CFS-wide Materials Engineering Support request infrastructure, dispositioning issues to the appropriate technical leads</li><li>Manage the effort burden and task allocation between domain specific materials and processing technical teams supporting multiple projects simultaneously</li><li>Ask the right questions of the technical team to ensure we are driving towards tests that will maximize learning in a timely manner for future design efforts</li><li>Work with the Open Innovation department at CFS to leverage external government/industry/academia support for materials project(s)</li><li>Coordinate within the R&amp;D division for resources to support materials project(s)</li><li>Act as a mentor to materials department staff and impart best practices</li><li>Work with procurement to ensure accurate/lean system level purchases that meet your projects timelines and keep the general cost / schedule / learning cycle moving</li><li>Grow and lead a team of engineers through the management of and accomplishment of your project's objectives</li><li>Manage relationships with external collaborators including but not limited to external testing facilities, MIT, other US government or international laboratories and facilities as might be required</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in an engineering or applied science discipline + 5 years experience managing project / program teams</li><li>At least 5 years experience managing the development of technical projects</li><li>Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of projects</li><li>Experience in system-level design</li><li>Fantastic and clear communication and organizational skills</li><li>Resource estimation and projection</li><li>Strong time management skills</li><li>Self - motivation and autonomy</li><li>Agile project management and task execution</li><li>Ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience applying for and capturing government proposals, and the subsequent management of the effort with the government PM</li><li>Experience making and justifying decisions in fast paced engineering settings</li><li>Communicating with technical teams at vendors and suppliers</li><li> Taking under-defined problems and driving them to a state of completion</li><li>Operating in a flexible, service-oriented engineering domain team</li><li>Basic understanding of materials and processing</li><li>Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting, and welding 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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Materials Project Manager

<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 person in this role is responsible for leading a developing a small multi-discipline test team in efficiently and effectively operating test stands for acceptance testing production hardware on aggressive schedules that support Commonwealth Fusion System’s mission.  These test stands combined high-power electrical systems, cryogenics and vacuum systems so this leader must have a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids and software engineering, or some combination thereof.  He/She/They will be responsible for the understanding and enhancing the test stand design, completing the build and commissioning of the test stands and operating and maintaining the test stands, ensuring a high-quality data product as a result of the test.  This person must work collaboratively across Production, R&amp;D, Procurement, and the SPARC teams to achieve these goals. It is also the role of the test engineer to constantly push and challenge the requirements, risks, and test objectives that they are given to help the combined stakeholders come to a consensus on why the planned test is required and what data is deemed essential for the outcome to be achieved.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Perform as a technical expert, a project lead and people leader as necessary to meet the unique project demands</li><li>Mentor and develop team of test engineers</li><li>Lead test campaigns for production test articles, inclusive of:</li><li>	*Understand, challenge and maintain well documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test</li><li>	*Develop, coordinate and collaborate on multi-month test support schedules</li><li>	*Develop and maintain test plans and procedures, highlighting the test objectives, key data that is needed and the instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain this data- Ensure data is reliable</li><li>	*Design, analyze, review, procure and build test equipment including structures, cryogenic and fluid systems, mechanical systems, instrumentation and control (I&amp;C) system and electrical systems</li><li>	*Brief the test plan as part of a Test Readiness Review (TRR)</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation</li><li>Iterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency</li><li>Perform analyses for the system predicting results and develop custom tools to analyze generated data - Compile test results clearly for review</li><li>Lead anomaly investigations and their resolution, and present results to a team of physicists and engineers</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, or applied physics degree preferred</li><li>10+ years' experience as a test engineer on complex electromechanical systems inclusive of</li><li>	*Test plan and procedure development</li><li> 	*Test operations</li><li>	*Experience with selecting and utilizing instrumentation and control components such as thermocouples, voltage taps, pressure transducers, strain gauges, heaters, flow meters, and solenoid valves</li><li>	*Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics hardware and test software</li><li>	*At least 1+ year of experience as a people manager</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead a complicated multidisciplinary project/project team from conception to completion</li><li>Strong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes</li><li>Familiarity with electromagnetic fundamentals – voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, solenoids, etc.</li><li>Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with great attention to detail</li><li>Experience developing and effectively presenting comprehensive trade studies comparing the pros &amp; cons of various technical approaches</li><li>Effective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non- technical audiences</li><li>High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly</li><li>A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn</li><li>Collaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems</li><li>Ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems</li><li>Experience with designing and commissioning new test facilities</li><li>Experience with developing and executing test procedures</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience with designing or operating fluid systems – P&amp;IDs, component selection, ASME design codes</li><li>Experience with designing or operating cryogenic equipment design and use for liquid nitrogen and supercritical helium use – vacuum jacketed equipment, cryocoolers, phase separators, cold traps</li><li>Experience with designing or operating high vacuum equipment design and use – roughing pumps, turbopumps, ion gauges, residual gas analyzers</li><li>Experience with designing or operating high voltage and high current power equipment design and use – power supplies, water cooled cables, insulation</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>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>

Manager, R&D Test Engineering

<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 R&amp;D Technical Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing one or more technical projects within the CFS R&amp;D division. There are a wide range of projects within R&amp;D, spanning all of the subsystems that make up fusion devices and superconducting magnet systems. Projects will be targeted towards SPARC, ARC, and application magnets.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Manage a medium to large sized development, manufacturing, R&amp;D, or Analysis program to maintain program objectives and hold overall schedules &amp; budget</li><li>Own the test planning effort for the program to include test facility identification, test article fabrication, test matrix, data collection and transfer and risk reduction activities</li><li>Work with CFS collaborators to ensure objectives and timelines are communicated and agreed upon.  Ensure proper analysis is accomplished to predict testing results in a timely manner to inform the test, manufacturing, operations, and development programs</li><li>Coordinate cross department communication to maintain the master schedule for the program and to manage risk and mitigate it properly when the opportunity arises or elevate project concerns when mitigation is not an option.</li><li>Ask the right questions of the technical team to ensure we are driving toward a test / test article that will maximize learning in a timely manner for future design efforts</li><li>Coordinate with the test facility to plan for data reduction and feedback on any testing results in a timely manner</li><li>Work with the Open Innovation department at CFS to leverage external government/industry/academia support for your project(s)</li><li>Coordinate within the R&amp;D team for resources to support your project(s)</li><li>Act as a mentor to the R&amp;D engineering team and impart best practices</li><li>Work with procurement to ensure accurate/lean system level purchases that meet your programs timelines and keep the general cost / schedule / learning cycle moving</li><li>Grow and lead a team of engineers through the management of and accomplishment of your project's objectives</li><li>Manage R&amp;D engineering consultants associated with your project(s), internal to CFS and external</li><li>Manage relationships with external collaborators including but not limited to external testing facilities, MIT, other US government or international laboratories and facilities as might be required</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or applied science discipline is required</li><li>At least 10 years of experience managing project/program teams</li><li>At least 10 years of experience managing the development of technical projects </li><li>Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of projects or products</li><li>Experience in system-level design</li><li>Fantastic and clear communication and organizational skills </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>Graduate degree in an engineering discipline</li><li>Experience applying for and capturing government proposals, and the subsequent management of the effort with the government PM</li><li>Experience with utilizing University, National Laboratory, and outsourced testing and research organizations</li><li>Experience managing cross functional teams in a matrix environment</li><li>Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of project(s), schedules, milestones, tasks, budgets</li><li>A demonstrated history of participation in or leading the delivery of complex engineering/physics projects a la bespoke magnets, preferably superconducting</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</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>

R&D Technical Program Manager

<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>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><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;">CFS aims to be the fastest, surest path to clean, limitless, fusion energy – in time to make a difference for climate change. In pursuit of that goal, we have ramped up a production factory to build many of the major assemblies that make up SPARC – our fusion power plant prototype. We aspire to run a lean, efficient production operation and we are looking to hire a senior industrial engineer to lead continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes as we work towards that aspiration. This role collaborates with our Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT/EIS (enterprise information systems) teams to improve our processes, remove roadblocks, and enhance operational efficiency in support of the overarching mission.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects to rapidly improve manufacturing processes for the company’s critical product lines </li><li>Develop strategies and business processes to grow and scale our manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations from R&amp;D to full-scale production with a focus on reducing waste, improving product quality, increasing productivity, and improving employee quality of life</li><li>Identify, analyze, and improve bottlenecks on the production floor and in business processes through data collection, process flows, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis</li><li>Create standards, templates, and processes to mature the organization for production operations using tools such as Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, PFMEAs (process failure mode and effects analysis), 8D problem solving, change control plans, etc.</li><li>Grow a company culture focused on continuous improvement. Author and facilitate training for the company on topics including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFM (design for manufacturability)</li><li>Support factory simulation modeling and build out of future manufacturing facilities</li><li>Work collaboratively with a cross-functional team of design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, quality specialists, and supply chain specialists to brainstorm and innovate on efficient operations for the company</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management</li><li>5+ years' experience as an industrial, lean, continuous improvement, manufacturing, or operations engineer and/or operations leader in a production environment</li><li>Experience developing processes and procedures to transition from R&amp;D into production</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt (or equivalent experience)</li><li>Proficiency in continuous improvement methods and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC, etc.</li><li>Project management experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects with desired results within specified timelines</li><li>Experience as a project facilitator and/or trainer</li><li>Strong drive for continuous improvement and operational efficiency </li><li>High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience with Atlassian products including JIRA and Confluence</li><li>Experience with ERP (enterprise resource planning) and MES (manufacturing execution system) software</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting, or 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>

Senior Industrial 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>Our prototype fusion device includes a 700 MVA, 22 kV flywheel-driven generator for mechanical energy storage; 1,000 MVA of installed power conversion equipment serving 20+ individually controlled loads; a 40 MVA steady-state plant facility power system; and over 1 GJ of supercapacitor electrical energy storage. With a goal to deploy thousands of fusion power plants, we need electrical engineers with strong experience in industrial plants, power generation facilities, or large scientific experiments like particle accelerators or fusion devices.</div><div><br></div><div>Broad electrical engineering experience is desired, including:</div><div>-Electric drives and power conversion equipment, both line-commutated and switch-mode converters.</div><div>-Energy storage solutions via mechanical means (flywheel) or static electrical means (supercapacitors).</div><div>-Electric machines, rotating equipment and auxiliary systems including excitation, cooling, and sealing/lubrication.</div><div>-Medium voltage AC and DC distribution. Protective relaying and asset protection.</div><div>-Control of dynamical systems with demonstrated experience in electric power conversion.</div><div>-Specification, procurement, and installation of vendor-furnished equipment.</div><div><br></div><div>The ideal candidate will demonstrate substantial experience delivering and integrating industrial power generation and distribution equipment across many projects. They will be intimately familiar with the construction process. They will be highly organized and an excellent communicator. They will be responsible for prioritizing activities on a challenging and active construction project.</div><div><br></div><div>Responsibilities and title for this position can scale with experience.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Design, build, and deliver electrical power systems for SPARC and R&amp;D applications</li><li>Manage critical procurement contracts and coordinate with vendors</li><li>Interface with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction; facilitate electrical safety best practices</li><li>Work with other SPARC cross-disciplinary teams such as physics, plasma control, diagnostics, cryogenics, RF, and gas handling</li><li>Create construction work packages, coordinate installation of power equipment, and oversee commissioning activities</li><li>Develop new in-house power conversion and magnet protection technologies</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>BS Electrical Engineering</li><li>6+ years experience in electrical power system development for power plants, industrial plants, or large scientific facilities</li><li>Technical mastery in multiple areas of electrical engineering including a subset of the following: power conversion, electric machinery and drives, control of dynamical systems, medium voltage distribution, protective relaying, low voltage process-industrial facility design, instrumentation and control</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews and organize/present material to both expert and non-technical audiences</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Pulsed power systems; electrical and mechanical transient analysis in complex power systems</li><li>Balance of Plant; utility interconnection and coordination, low voltage distribution, management of AE and/or EPC consultants</li><li>Design, qualification, manufacturing, and delivery of power conversion equipment to industrial market</li><li>Electromagnetic modeling; transient thermal analysis, magnetic fields, forces, and structural support in complex geometries</li><li>Circuit design, modeling, and construction; implementation of specialty equipment for use in harsh (electromagnetically noisy, cryogenic, high-temperature, high-vibration) environments</li><li>Experience in large construction projects, including design documentation and construction administration.</li><li>Familiarity with the design, analysis, and operation of electric machines and turbogenerators</li><li>Familiarity with the design and operation of phase-controlled rectifiers, switch-mode power converters and drives.</li><li>Analysis and modeling software</li><li>					*Standard electrical engineering software packages related to power distribution and converter design such as PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD/EMTDC, ETAP, etc.</li><li>					*Electromagnetic/Multiphysics finite element simulation packages such as ANSYS, COMSOL, SparseLizard, Mathcad, etc.</li><li>					*PCB design software (Altium or equivalent)</li><li>					*Basic use of standard programming languages, Python, C/C++, MATLAB</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as typing and sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</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>#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 Electrical 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:16px;">The HTS R&amp;D team at CFS is looking to hire an R&amp;D Engineer to support the ongoing design, engineering, and delivery of the SPARC net energy tokamak being built in Devens, MA. The SPARC tokamak utilizes compact high field magnet technology made possible by recent strides in commercial production of high temperature superconducting materials. The operating conditions and manufacturing processes of high field fusion magnets subject the HTS to extreme environments including high magnetic fields, neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion, high heat loads, and high mechanical loads.  Therefore the successful design and operation of fusion magnets requires detailed knowledge and characterization of the electromagnetic and materials properties of the HTS conductor in similar extremes. The HTS R&amp;D engineer will interface with and support multiple stakeholders across CFS including manufacturing, engineering and design, supply chain, quality, and more. We are seeking an engineer with strong materials science and mechanical engineering fundamentals with previous experience working with putting high temperature superconductors into high field magnets.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>HTS testing and analysis including</li><li>     *Working with HTS testing team to increase the throughput of HTS testing for production tapes</li><li>     *Interfacing with the Quality and scientific software teams to improve efficiency of data processing and analysis of HTS measurement results</li><li>     *Planning and prioritizing HTS testing for R&amp;D</li><li>     *Providing detailed instructions to HTS techs on how to prepare samples for HTS R&amp;D tests, and for analyzing the data</li><li>     *Travel to other facilities and performing R&amp;D tests at ultra-high magnetic fields and cryogenic environments</li><li>Interface with the HTS manufacturing and production team regularly and ensure that our processes are compliant with HTS and design requirements</li><li>Design instrumentation setups and experiments for HTS characterization in the relevant conditions required for high field magnets such as, but not limited to, heat treatment studies, radiation-induced effects, and the influence of strain on HTS performance</li><li>Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and testing engineers and provide technical guidance relating to HTS</li><li>Document and report on results of R&amp;D experiments and communicate them to relevant stakeholders</li><li>Work with ARC-design team to refine HTS requirements for ARC</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Master of Science or higher, or Bachelors degree + equivalent of 5 years of experience in a lab or research setting in one of the following or related fields: Physics, Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science</li><li>3+ years experience in testing Superconductor electromagnetic properties such as transport and magnetization measurements including the data processing and analysis of the results</li><li>Design of Experiments and experimental setups and components</li><li>Experience in communicating with a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences</li><li>Experienced and comfortable working with cryogens such as Liquid Nitrogen and Liquid Helium</li><li>Knowledge of the fundamentals of superconducting materials, particularly high temperature superconductors</li><li>Proficiency with CAD software such as Siemens NX or equivalent</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills</li><li>Fundamental Materials Science knowledge</li><li>Knowledge of electromagnetic fundamentals and their application to superconducting  materials</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Ability to clearly express and critique ideas</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and rapidly execute tasks and experiments</li><li>Strong time management skills</li><li>Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience working with high field magnets</li><li>Experience in preparing and characterizing REBCO using optical and electron microscopy tools</li><li>Experience working with vacuum and cryo-cooled systems</li><li>Experience communicating with technical teams at vendors and suppliers</li><li>1+ years experience working in a production environment</li><li>Experience processing and analyzing large quantities of data and applying statistics</li><li>Experience with programming instrumentation such as power supplies, nano voltmeters, and temperature controllers using LabView software</li><li>Knowledge of fundamental statistical analysis</li><li>Computational modeling with COMSOL or ANSYS</li><li>Proficiency with sample preparation and use of optical and electron microscopes</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, may need to operate in small confined places in odd locations</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>

HTS 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>We are looking for a talented Program Engineer to join our Program Management Office (PMO), which has responsibility for tracking and supporting the successful implementation of CFS’s SPARC plant. SPARC will be the first machine to operate equipped with high temperature superconducting magnets at an unprecedented high level of power.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will initially provide project management support to the Instrumentation &amp; Control engineering teams within the SPARC project, including:</h3><ul><li>Support in developing &amp; maintaining detailed schedules related to design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations activities</li><li>Identifying schedule critical paths within assigned systems</li><li>Identifying Key Decisions, Risks, and Inputs from other systems and integrate into schedule</li><li>As needed, supporting in-field work during construction/integration/assembly to monitor activities and report on progress in alignment with Construction Manager needs</li><li>Working with other members of the SPARC team to coordinate and facilitate Design Reviews (CDRs, PDRs, FDRs)</li></ul><h3>For the overall project, as a member of the Project Management Organization, the Program Engineer also:</h3><ul><li>Supports the full SPARC schedule integration</li><li>Supports schedule conflict resolution</li><li>Tracks and reports SPARC progress back to PMO &amp; Head of SPARC</li><li>Facilitates collaboration between the PMO, system leads and other SPARC project team members to create more efficient project methods, efficient project communication, standards and reporting channels between groups</li><li>Leads implementation of strategic process improvement plans and act as a catalyst to resolve diverse objectives and competing priorities within the SPARC team</li><li>Completes other activities as needed to support successful project execution.</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or project management working in the field of instrumentation and control; Knowledgeable of the process to engineer, design and construct complex industrial projects.</li><li>Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Possess a thorough understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques.</li><li>Experience working on complex systems and in a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and other areas.</li><li>Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills.</li><li>Attention to safety.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills.</li><li>Strong leadership abilities; comfortable taking on exciting challenges with minimal supervision. </li><li>Dynamic and creative: Thrives in a fast-paced environment where several interdependent technologies are being developed simultaneously. Welcomes the opportunity of generating ideas and performing analysis based on inputs and requirements that are subject to change. </li><li>Team oriented: Comfortable and energized by working in a team with a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets. You welcome constructive feedback and different perspectives.</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Excellent people skills.</li><li>Experience working with Jira, Confluence.</li><li>Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project, P6 or equivalent.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, in both written and oral settings.</li><li>Self-starter who executes tasks reliably and independently, as part of a collaborate team.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, including the demonstrated flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, startup company environment.</li><li>Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time.</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 Program 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 an exceptional and results-driven Technical Project Manager to join our Program Management Office (PMO). The TPM will play a pivotal role in driving complex engineering projects within SPARC, our first-of-a-kind compact fusion machine.</div><br><br><h3>Key Responsibility -  Project Leadership:  </h3><ul><li>Drive engineering projects within SPARC from inception to completion</li><li>Near-term focus will be driving SPARC systems through final design, working with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts</li><li>Longer-term focus: Lead and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of complex engineering projects, including design, procurement, and build activities</li><li>Take ownership of project success: set project milestones &amp; ensuring all deliverables are met while adhering to strict budget and timeline parameters</li><li>Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets</li></ul><h3>Key Responsibility - Cross-functional Collaboration:</h3><ul><li>Lead a cross-functional team composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders</li><li>Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals</li></ul><h3> Key Responsibility - Budget &amp; Schedule Management: </h3><ul><li>Own responsibility, authority, and accountability for cost &amp; schedule along with driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the project life cycle</li><li>Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule</li><li>Keep stakeholders informed about project progress through regular updates and reporting</li></ul><h3>   Key Responsibility - Risk Management:</h3><ul><li> Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: Identifying risks, developing &amp; driving mitigation plans, keep stakeholders informed about progress of risks through regular updates &amp; risk reporting</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>8-10 years of experience in engineering and project management working with a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and other areas</li><li>Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with excellent project management </li><li>Strong sense of self-motivation and personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising teams</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Possess a thorough understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques</li><li>Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills</li><li>Thorough understanding of engineering product life-cycle with experience in driving products through phase-gate design reviews such as CDR, PDR, FDR or equivalent</li><li>Keen attention to safety</li><li>Strong leadership abilities; comfortable taking on exciting challenges with minimal supervision</li><li>Dynamic and creative: Thrives in a fast-paced environment where several interdependent technologies are being developed simultaneously. Foster an environment of innovation and creative problem-solving within the project team</li><li>Team oriented: Comfortable and energized by working in a team with a wide variety of backgrounds and skillsets. You welcome constructive feedback and different perspectives.</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Experience with magnets, large/heavy assembly processes, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation) is preferred -Experience working with Jira, Confluence</li><li>Experience with scheduling tools such as MS Project, P6 or equivalent</li><li>PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is a plus</li><li>Willingness to travel when required or work required nights/weekends/on-call</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</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>#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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