Diagnostician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, Nuclear PhysicsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, civil or nuclear)
Participated in the design of a new or upgraded scientific instrument of the scale and complexity of those used in magnetically confined fusion
Demonstrated examples of using scientific instruments to support an operational and/or research mission
Developed software using Python, Matlab, C++ or equivalent for analysis of experimental data and automation of lab equipment
Relevant hands-on knowledge/skills specific to diagnostic systems listed in summary (e.g. vacuum systems, lasers, calibration sources, etc.)
Ability to understand concepts and trade-offs

Responsibilities

Shepherd SPARC diagnostic sub-systems through final design, working with a team of scientists, designers, analysts and engineers
Integrate technical input from experts in the SPARC team to ensure diagnostic designs will be usable to achieve SPARC’s mission goals
Develop the diagnostic’s assembly, installation, calibration and commissioning plans to ensure SPARC is able to achieve first plasma on-schedule
Integrate the diagnostic into the plant-level and real-time plasma control systems
Participate in the testing and operation of diagnostic systems that balances learning how to operate SPARC with obtaining physics results as quickly as possible
Contribute to a strong safety culture
Collaborate with CFS designers and analysts as well as provide feedback to academic partners providing input to SPARC diagnostic designs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

magneticsinterferometryneutral pressurex-ray spectroscopyvisible spectroscopycamera imagingbolometryneutron diagnosticsThomson scatteringelectron cyclotron emissionreflectometryLangmuir probesstructural sensingplasma diagnosticstokamakfusion energy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation can I expect for the Diagnostician role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and experience are required for this Diagnostician position?

The role requires experience in multiple diagnostics as a generalist, along with the ability to shepherd diagnostic sub-systems through final design, integrate technical input from experts, and develop assembly, installation, calibration, and commissioning plans. Expertise across systems like magnetics, interferometry, spectroscopy, and others is beneficial to support SPARC’s fast timeline.

What is the company culture like at Commonwealth Fusion Systems?

CFS seeks thinkers, doers, builders, and makers who bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team, while building a diverse team with senior and early career fusion scientists plus cross-industry career changers.

What makes a strong candidate for the Diagnostician role?

Strong candidates are generalists with hands-on experience in multiple fusion diagnostics, capable of working in an integrated team with scientists, engineers, MIT-PSFC partners, and global collaborators to deliver on SPARC’s aggressive timeline.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems focuses on developing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable power source. The company utilizes advanced magnet technology, created in partnership with MIT, to build smaller and more affordable fusion systems called tokamaks. These devices use magnetic fields to confine plasma in a toroidal shape, which is an effective method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine. The success of SPARC is intended to lead to the development of ARC, the first fusion power plant. CFS differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to scientific integrity and a mission-driven approach, focusing on delivering cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change. The ultimate goal is to provide a reliable and abundant energy source for energy providers and industries that require significant power.

Harvard, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,958.7MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'

Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'

Generous parental leave policy

Health Reimbursement

Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional

Wellbeing / Headspace coverage

Short-term & long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401K

Risks

Competition from companies like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.

Reliance on rare-earth materials poses supply chain risks.

Public perception of nuclear fusion technology remains uncertain.

Differentiation

CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.

CFS collaborates with MIT for advanced fusion research and magnet technology.

CFS is building SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine.

Upsides

CFS plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.

Increased investment in fusion energy startups indicates strong investor interest.

Government net-zero targets align with CFS's clean energy mission.

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