Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Manager, R&D Test Engineering

Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Energy, Robotics & AutomationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, and a minimum of 7 years of experience in test engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong understanding of high-power electrical systems, cryogenics, vacuum systems, and HTS magnet technology is essential, along with experience in managing multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

As a Manager, R&D Test Engineering, you will lead and develop a test team to operate test stands for acceptance testing of production hardware, ensuring data quality and adherence to aggressive schedules. You will be responsible for understanding and enhancing test stand designs, completing builds and commissioning, operating and maintaining the test stands, and collaborating with various teams to achieve test objectives. Additionally, you will mentor the team, develop test plans, coordinate test support schedules, and lead test campaigns for production test articles.

Skills

Test Engineering
Electrical Systems
Cryogenics
Vacuum Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Engineering
Fluids Engineering
Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Risk Management
Requirements Analysis

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.

Key Metrics

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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