<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:10.5pt;">The Senior Supplier Integration Manager - Balance of Plant is a key member of the Supply Chain team. They are accountable for overseeing the procurement activities under the responsibility of the General Contractor in charge of the balance of plant and managing source selection and orders for procurements under CFS’ direct responsibility.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt;">This individual’s role is to partner with the business to support the company’s long-term construction objectives through contractor and subcontractor sourcing, contract negotiations, risk mitigation and meeting schedule. This position will primarily support Plant Equipment, Equipment Installation and Construction Services categories. However, as the company requirements change, this position will be given the opportunity to support many other categories as needed.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Manage the decision-making process determining whether CFS or the General Contractor should be in charge of the procurement activities for new construction work packages</li><li>Run sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally between the construction, engineering, quality, planning and finance teams</li><li>Identify and Develop category strategies where applicable:</li><li>○      Gather and interpret technical and non-technical requirements, review statements of work </li><li>○      Conduct research, identify potential suppliers, perform benchmarking, and gather market analysis</li><li>Customize and negotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services from suppliers </li><li>Monitor the General Contractor, their subcontractors, and CFS’ suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts</li><li>Introduce cost savings initiatives and drive cost reduction and lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects</li><li>Create purchase orders up to authorized limits and resolve blocked invoices related to assigned scope</li><li>Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on manufacturing milestones</li><li>Conduct advanced quantitative analysis to identify financial and schedule impacts of decisions</li><li>Perform business process analysis, develop should-cost models and gather data as a negotiating tool and to support budget development and </li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define SLA's and KPI's for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as: delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality and timeliness of delivery</li><li>Utilize creative negotiations to maximize value and cost savings benefit while lowering risk</li><li>Establish preferred suppliers by category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base</li><li>Skillfully balance the price, delivery, quality, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalize the supply base</li><li>Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance</li><li>Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field</li><li>6+ years experience in Procurement or Supply Chain</li><li>At least 4 years experience in construction estimating, procurement or management</li><li>Experience in construction should cost modeling and budget tracking</li><li>Strong experience negotiating contracts</li><li>Understanding of ERP systems and MRP logic </li><li>Creative negotiating skills </li><li>Exceptional communications skills </li><li>Strong collaboration and relationship building skills </li><li>Ability to prioritize and execute tasks </li><li>Works with Integrity </li><li>Strong Customer Service and problem-solving skills </li><li>Works well under pressure </li><li>Possesses excellent judgment</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Certifications:  C.C.M, A.P.P., C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP, CPIM</li><li>Experience in an R&amp;D, start-up or high growth environment</li><li>Ability to read construction drawings and specifications</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Willingness to travel often 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>

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Senior Supplier Integration 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:11pt;">The role of the Supplier Integration Management team is to integrate suppliers into the SPARC project from the early stages of product design, ensure flawless execution of the procurement contracts and optimize schedule, cost, and quality.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">The Sr Manager, Supplier Integration leads the team in charge of supply chain activities for Electrical Systems and Instrumentation &amp; Control (I&amp;C): strategic sourcing, tactical procurement and supplier management. They build and develop the team of the buyers, procurement engineers and Supplier Integration Managers embedded within the project teams and are accountable for meeting the internal customers’ needs. The Sr Manager, Supplier Integration position is a working manager role, and will be hands on in the development, implementation, and execution of sourcing strategies for SPARC and beyond.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">To be successful at CFS you must be a creative problem solver with the ability to work collaboratively on hard problems in a fast-paced environment with great people.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;"> </span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Recruit, train, support, develop and coach the members of the team</li><li>Have management responsibility for meeting cost, quality and delivery objectives</li><li>In close coordination with the engineering leads for Electrical and I&amp;C, plan and assign work, manage the workload and define priorities as required</li><li>Act as an escalation point to solve issues</li><li>Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management</li><li>Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)</li><li>Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams</li><li>Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally</li><li>Negotiate short and long-term agreements for parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services</li><li>Create and manage purchase orders</li><li>Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers</li><li>Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects</li><li>Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies</li><li>Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones</li><li>Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, finance or other related fields</li><li>10+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, engineering or other relevant supplier-focused environment</li><li>Proven experience in supporting critical new product introduction activities for highly technical products</li><li>Successful experience managing and developing a team</li><li>Deep understanding of supply chain and ERP best practices</li><li>Ability to communicate with internal engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a collaborative way </li><li>Ability to negotiate complex contracts</li><li>Organizational and project management skills</li><li>Customer service mindset and entrepreneurial spirit</li><li>Exceptional creative problem solving and critical thinking skills</li><li>Demonstrate integrity, respect, attention to detail, collaboration, creativity and agility</li><li>Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance or other related field</li><li>Previous experience designing or sourcing equipment for electrical systems and/or instrument and control</li><li>Previous experience in a high growth environment</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 Manager, Supplier Integration – Electrical, Instrumentation and Control

<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>This CFS SPARC Engineering Checker will report to the Head of 3D CAD Integration and will assist the engineering team by providing NX CAD drafting and design checking support to create/revise drawings for new/legacy custom parts, designing and/or modifying new/legacy custom components in NX and Teamcenter, and by reviewing dimensions and tolerances on drawings to ensure their suitability for the intended production process. The candidate will be a team player, collaborate with engineering teams, and have a strong sense of responsibility and commitment towards producing accurate drawings.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Work within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers</li><li>Provide CAD Checking support using Siemens NX and Teamcenter</li><li>Review GD&amp;T of custom parts, castings, forgings, machine parts, sheet metal components and weldments</li><li>Communicate with engineering teams to review drawing changes to suit manufacturing process capabilities</li><li>Communicate design and design changes with SPARC engineering team</li><li>Provide mechanical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues via drawing changes</li><li>Estimate time required to complete support activities</li><li>Report on and be accountable for project progress to the Head of 3D CAD Integration.</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and/or Industrial engineering or equivalent experience</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in creating models of mechanical parts using Siemens NX CAD software</li><li>Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms in Siemens NX, version 1980 or later</li><li>Understand dimensional capabilities of castings, machined parts and weldments</li><li>Candidate will have the technical depth and proven experience to create and review drawings to ASME <a href="http://Y14.100">Y14.100</a> and ASME Y14.5 standards</li><li>Candidate will demonstrate knowledge of GD&amp;T and the use of CAD tools to create/refine designs and drawings for assemblies and custom parts made of forgings, machined parts and weldments</li><li>Knowledge of component finishing processes such as electro-polishing, plating, heat treatment, paint/powder coating.</li><li>Full understanding of Teamcenter or Active Workspace</li><li>Proven ability to work well in a team environment</li><li>Proven experience in a fast paced, high transactional environment</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, and 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>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 Engineering Checker

<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>This CFS SPARC Senior NX Designer will report to the Head of 3D CAD Integration and will assist the engineering team by providing design and draft support to create/revise drawings for new/legacy custom parts, designing and/or modifying new/legacy custom components in Siemens NX and Teamcenter, and by reviewing dimensions and tolerances on drawings to ensure their suitability for the intended production process. The candidate will be a team player, collaborate with engineering teams, and have a strong sense of responsibility and commitment towards producing accurate drawings.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Work within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers </li><li>Provide CAD design support using Siemens NX, version 1980 or later and Teamcenter or Active Workspace</li><li>Estimate time required to complete support activities</li><li>Communicate designs and design changes with SPARC engineering team</li><li>Communicate with engineering teams to review drawing changes to suit manufacturing process capabilities</li><li>Create engineering drawings and BOMs</li><li>Provide mechanical engineering support for resolution of field and manufacturing issues via drawing changes</li><li>Report on and be accountable for project progress to the Head of 3D CAD Integration</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Mechanical and/or Industrial engineering required</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of experience in creating drawings for mechanical parts using NX CAD systems</li><li>Experience creating assembly drawings of mechanisms and drawing BOMs</li><li>Experience with drawing reviews/checking</li><li>Understand dimensional tolerance capabilities of forgings, machine parts, and sheet metal components</li><li>Proven experience in a fast paced, high transaction environment</li><li>Proven ability to work well in a team environment</li><li>Proficiency using CAD to design and document mechanisms in Siemans NX version 1980 or later</li><li>Proficiency using Team Center or active workspace</li><li>Knowledge of component finishing processes such as electro-polishing, plating, heat treatment, paint/powder coating)</li><li>Candidate will have the technical depth and proven experience to create and review drawings to ASME <a href="http://Y14.100">Y14.100</a> and ASME Y14.5 standards.</li><li>Candidate will demonstrate knowledge of GD&amp;T and the use of CAD tools to create/refine designs and drawings for assemblies and custom parts made of sheet metal, weldments, castings, electrical cables/components, and machined parts</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Ability to type and sit for extended periods of time</li><li>Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call</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-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 NX Designer

<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>SPARC sustains fusion reactions by feeding &gt;25MW of 120MHz RF power into the tokamak to heat the plasma to 100 million Kelvin. We need an outstanding RF engineer to build the most powerful RF plant in the world.</div><div><br></div><div>Your responsibilities will include integration, test, and troubleshooting of all elements of the SPARC RF system. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years hands-on experience in high-power RF system design, integration, and test. Responsibilities for this position can scale with the candidate.</div><div><br></div><div>For more information on the SPARC RF plant, see the SPARC journal papers here:</div><div><br></div><div>SPARC Overview: <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-plasma-physics/article/overview-of-the-sparc-tokamak/DD3C44ECD26F5EACC554811764EF9FF0">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-plasma-physics/article/overview-of-the-sparc-tokamak/DD3C44ECD26F5EACC554811764EF9FF0</a>Ion </div><div><br></div><div>Cyclotron RF Heating Physics Basis: <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-plasma-physics/article/physics-basis-for-the-icrf-system-of-the-sparc-tokamak/22016DD64F3C5CAD47563A1E4AE59934">https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-plasma-physics/article/physics-basis-for-the-icrf-system-of-the-sparc-tokamak/22016DD64F3C5CAD47563A1E4AE59934</a> </div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Integrate, test, and commissioning of RF system components – RF sources, amplifiers, transmission lines, antennas, splitters/combiners, power supplies</li><li>Manage engineers and technicians, and timely project delivery</li><li>Develop manufacturing and commissioning processes specific to RF components</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>Design and integration of RF signal detection and measurement circuits that will interface with the control and data collection system of SPARC</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering </li><li>10+ years hands-on experience in RF system design, integration, and/or test</li><li>2+ years of supervisory management experience</li><li>Modern high-performance embedded digital controllers</li><li>Familiarity with test scripting programs like Python</li><li>Altium or similar electrical design</li><li>RF/Microwave simulation software: CST, HFSS e.g.</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>RF circuit electrical design</li><li>Circuit layout design using programs like Altium</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, 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>

Senior RF Electronics 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>CFS is currently looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, who will focus on implementation of Systems Engineering process and systems thinking to subsystems that form the core of the SPARC &amp; ARC tokamaks, as well as to Diagnostic systems that analyze and interpret SPARC &amp; ARC plasmas. This role is inherently cross-disciplinary, and will require collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure that systems are designed, integrated, and operated successfully. The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for a group of subsystems, working on activities throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements development, interface definition, trade studies, risk assessment and management, operational concept/control architecture development, test planning, etc. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable with learning a variety of new technical topics and being proactive to apply that knowledge to ensure that tokamak system development and implementation is successful in validating the current SPARC mission and future ARC programs.</div><div><br></div><div>Candidates interested in this role should have some related experience and interest in working with the following types of systems we are currently looking for support on: </div><div>● Both superconducting and non-superconducting magnet systems, or similar electromechanical systems, or:</div><div>● Complex mechanical systems subject to a variety of thermal, structural, and electrical requirements with multiple interfaces.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Elicit, decompose, and establish traceability of system requirements in the IBM DOORS Next Gen database </li><li>Coordinate, define, and control interfaces between tokamak systems and tokamak interfacing systems </li><li>Conduct trade studies to drive/coordinate technical decision making. Present proposals for decision closures to the appropriate level of management </li><li>Conduct risk assessments on tokamak systems using failure modes analysis software and methods, and ensuring that risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented </li><li>Manage changes affecting tokamak system technical baseline for impact to scope, schedule, cost, performance, or interfacing systems </li><li>Support design review content development and the review of other design reviews for technical maturity, consistency, and accuracy </li><li>Develop test plans for and document evidence against requirements verification and validation </li><li>Develop requirement/risk informed testing and commissioning plans </li><li>Develop and manage model based systems engineering artifacts for multiple CFS programs using Cameo Enterprise Architecture</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field</li><li>8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related roles with a Bachelor's Degree, or 6+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree </li><li>Thorough understanding of and proficiency in Systems Engineering life cycle processes and how they are realistically implemented on fast paced projects </li><li>Experience working in the development of large, integrated and complex systems, preferably fusion, energy, aerospace, defense, transportation, etc. </li><li>General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, I&amp;C, and industrial concepts with the ability to learn and apply new technical concepts </li><li>Strong, foundational knowledge of electromechanical systems as well as wider mechanical and electrical engineering concepts </li><li>Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, with the ability to proactively engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders </li><li>Experience working in an environment where creative, proactive problem solving is required with a wide range of stakeholders</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Prior experience in superconducting magnet based systems development </li><li>Hands on integration and testing experience while leveraging Verification &amp; Validation life cycle methods ● General knowledge of tokamak and fusion plant engineering concepts </li><li>General knowledge in any of the following areas: high and ultra-high vacuum, materials science, electrical insulation design for high voltage applications, thermo-structural analysis techniques. </li><li>Experience with multi-objective design optimization techniques, specifically applied to architectural design of complex systems </li><li>Model Based Systems Engineering experience, specifically utilizing SysML based tools </li><li>Experience with technology roadmapping and development for first of a kind systems and programs</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Ability to perform activities such as typing, 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, and cryogenics</li><li>Willing to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call to support off site testing</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 Systems 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>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>The role of a Senior Test Engineer is to seamlessly flex between multiple disciplines and groups to effectively execute tests and projects on aggressive schedules supporting Commonwealth Fusion System’s mission. This engineer will be primarily responsible for testing and retiring risks for CFS’s HTS magnets. They must have a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids and software engineering, or some combination thereof. They will be responsible for the design, build, and commissioning of equipment and/or software in support of development, qualification and production test objectives. They will also be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians to deliver test campaigns successfully. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&amp;D, procurement, and the SPARC team 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 and instrumentation and control engineers </li><li>Understand, challenge and maintain well documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test</li><li>Develop test plans 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, fluid systems, mechanical systems and electrical systems</li><li>Collaborate with I&amp;C engineers to develop the necessary I&amp;C and data acquisition system</li><li>Maintain documentation, schedule and a budget for the test campaign - Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&amp;IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, data acquisition systems, and operations software</li><li>Develop test procedures and processes to execute safe test operations</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><li>Execute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context</li><li>Provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure that can be scaled for multiple applications</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>5+ years' experience as a test engineer on complex electromechanical systems </li><li>5+ years’ 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>5+ years’ experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics hardware and test software </li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead a complicated multidisciplinary project/project team from conception to completion</li><li>Familiarity with electromagnetic fundamentals – voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, right-hand rule, 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>Data reduction and analysis skills that can be used in generating anticipated results and processing generated data</li><li>Strong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes </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>Willingness to challenge the status quo in search of better, more efficient methods </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 analysis software, especially Python, Comsol and Ansys</li><li>Experience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting</li><li>Experience with designing fluid systems – P&amp;IDs, component selection, ASME design codes</li><li>Experience with cryogenic equipment design and use for liquid nitrogen and supercritical helium use – vacuum jacketed equipment, cryocoolers, phase separators, cold traps </li><li>Experience with high vacuum equipment design and use – roughing pumps, turbopumps, ion gauges, residual gas analyzers </li><li>Experience with 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 hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, 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 Superconducting Magnet Test 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>You will manage an end-to-end supply plan to ensure demand and supply for critical system builds are cohesive with the Integrated Master Schedule and Production Plan. You will be the planning subject matter expert within a collaborative culture and exhibit transparent communication and innovative solutions for mitigating schedule risk.</div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Interface between Suppliers, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align schedules and resources for critical path items</li><li>Translate Engineering bills of materials into actionable planning signals for the Supply Chain and Production teams</li><li>Monitor and report supply risk mitigation strategies to internal customers on a continuous basis</li><li>Identify and clearly communicate schedule blockers and their impacts</li><li>Manage full product lifecycle demand and supply planning signals</li><li>Negotiate internally &amp; externally to ensure resources are appropriately allocated</li><li>Be the link between Inventory and Finance/Accounting to monitor and prevent overages or underages in excess of the plan of record</li><li>Train and mentor teammates and counterparts on standard planning practices</li><li>Create tools and innovate planning processes to help the supply chain operate more efficiently</li><li>Manage MRP and product/project schedule alignment</li><li>Maintain product master data in the system of record</li><li>Work with data systems teams on continuous MRP optimization</li><li>Monitor health of MRP’s integration with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)</li><li>Potential to supervise a team of 3 to 6 Supply Chain Planners</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance</li><li>Master’s Degree is a plus</li><li>5+ Yrs in Manufacturing, Planning, or Supply Chain</li><li>Experience translating Engineering designs into demand and supply plans</li><li>Strong understanding of ERP and MRP systems</li><li>Strong computer skills with MS office or G-Suite applications </li><li>General understanding of quality system functionality</li><li>Have strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers</li></ul><h3>Additional experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Start-up or high growth environment </li><li>Experience with resource allocation</li><li>Creating and maintaining master schedules</li><li>Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP) experience</li><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Willingness to adhere to safety protocols to migrate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, and strong magnets</li><li>Ability to occasionally work nights/weekends</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 Supply Chain Planner

<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 seeks an outstanding engineering leader for our CFS Engineering team. The vice president of engineering is a senior role that manages the engineering teams and is responsible for planning, executing and overseeing engineering strategies, procedures, management, and goals for the company. This person supervises the engineering department which includes managing engineers, managers and directors.  They also prepare budgets, maintain quality standards, and ensure projects are delivered on-time.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The CFS VP of Engineering is a critical linkage between the Engineering and Operations team at CFS.  This person will play a critical role in the evolution of engineering process in support of the business operations, ERP implementation, high quality engineering deliverables, manufacturing success, supplier development and implementation, and development and tracking of key engineering metrics that show ongoing improvement.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Some of the direct reports to this leader include Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Structural Engineering, CAD Design, and Document Control/Records Management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical to excel in this role.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">The ideal candidate for this role will have an expert understanding of design and engineering practices on projects at the scale of SPARC, a multi-hundred person and $1+ billion program spanning 5+ years of development and 10 years of operations. They will have led engineering teams, tackled the toughest design trades, seen projects from development through operations, and instituted engineering practices and processes in a lightweight manner at a growing company.</span></div><br><br><h3>This team member will:</h3><ul><li>Primary owner of many processes at the core of CFS engineering – change control, risks, requirements management, Engineering Order, Engineering Change Request, etc</li><li>Central player in the toughest engineering decisions and technical trades</li><li>Represent engineering recommendations and processes to senior leadership</li><li>Connect engineering vision and goals to the company’s vision and goals and communicate them widely</li><li>Reorganize and effectively manage change as needed to best fit with the business needs</li><li>Plan and build the team’s capabilities</li><li>Innovate and experiment to optimize team output</li><li>Collaborate with other department heads</li><li>Collaborate with Chief People Officer on compensation and employee rewards</li><li>Communicate plans, challenges, and updates to other functional heads</li><li>Represent the Engineering team as a member of the Operating Team</li><li>Lead recruiting efforts to add world-class engineering talent to the team</li><li>Responsible for hiring, managing, developing, and retaining engineering talent</li><li>Achieve results and hold teams accountable to deliver on their own goals</li><li>Develop the capabilities and leadership skills of the people in the Engineering organization</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to members of the Engineering team</li></ul><h3>The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:</h3><ul><li>B.S. in engineering field, or equivalent experience</li><li>5+ years experience in major engineering projects at the scale of SPARC</li><li>Numerous trade studies and key decisions</li><li>Ability to lead major technical decisions through leadership, influence, and relationships</li><li>Demonstrated success and expertise in at least one engineering discipline – mechanical, electrical, I&amp;C, fluids, integration/commissioning, operations</li></ul><h3>Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:</h3><ul><li>10+ years experience leading engineering teams at the director level</li><li>Experience owning and delivering hardware products</li><li>Experience developing and deploying engineering processes and tools</li><li>Experience as a member of the executive management team</li><li>Experience reporting to CEO is a plus</li><li>Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeWork 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-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>

Vice President of 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>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>

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