Manager, Fusion Diagnostics at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, Nuclear PhysicsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, civil or nuclear), with advanced degrees improving job execution
Have developed and delivered scientific or industrial instrumentation that utilized ionizing radiation
Understand the basics of ionizing radiation and relevant safety issues to ensure these concepts are embedded in design
Prior experience with line management is encouraged but not required; all candidates must demonstrate clear leadership experience (e.g., leading a team to accomplish a goal/mission or deliver a product)
Ability to direct staff accomplishing complex tasks over a broad range of topics
Experience responsibly managing a budget at or above the million dollar level

Responsibilities

Support and strengthen the ionizing radiation diagnostics team, consisting of instrumentation leads, engineers, and designers
Provide leadership to ensure the team’s completion of the design, procurement, and assembly of SPARC’s ionizing radiation diagnostics (neutron, gamma, X-ray, and vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy)
Identify paths to reduce complexity in SPARC diagnostics through shared design solutions or re-evaluation of potentially conservative requirements
Assist the Diagnostic Team Lead in managing scope, budget, schedule, and technical risk
Manage space in the SPARC Diagnostic Labs and work with procurement to tailor QA/QC and inventory control to the specific needs of ionizing radiation diagnostics
Help develop and review plans for integration of ionizing radiation diagnostics into SPARC’s real-time and day-to-day control systems
Help ensure the efficient operation and use of SPARC’s ionizing radiation diagnostics to achieve SPARC’s scientific mission
Supervise a team of ~10 engineers and scientists

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fusion DiagnosticsIonizing RadiationNeutron MeasurementGamma DetectionX-ray DiagnosticsVacuum UltravioletPlasma DiagnosticsTokamakInstrumentationTeam LeadershipProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this position?

This is a full-time position.

Is remote work an option for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the main responsibilities of the Manager, Fusion Diagnostics?

The role involves providing leadership to the ionizing radiation diagnostics team, ensuring completion of design, procurement and assembly of SPARC’s diagnostics (neutron, gamma, X-ray and vacuum ultraviolet), managing scope, budget, schedule and technical risk, and assisting with integration plans.

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, working collaboratively with MIT-PSFC partners and fusion community collaborators.

What kind of background makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates can come from non-tokamak or non-fusion backgrounds, with leadership experience to guide scientists and engineers in diagnostics design, procurement, and integration, as experience with tokamaks or fusion plasma diagnostics is not required.

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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