Principal Technical Project Manager at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Milpitas, California, 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, Superconductors, Clean EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Proven track record of managing complex engineering projects with excellent project management skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of technical project lifecycles
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in engineering and project management working with a wide range of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical and other areas
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong sense of self-motivation and personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Possess a thorough understanding of project management, planning, and scheduling methods and techniques
Exceptional planning, organizational, and time management skills
Thorough understanding of engineering product life-cycle with experience in driving products through phase-gate design reviews

Responsibilities

Drive engineering projects within Superconducting from inception to completion, with near-term focus on driving Superconducting systems through final design, working with a cross-functional team of engineers, scientists, designers, and analysts
Longer-term: Lead and oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of complex engineering projects, including design, procurement, and build activities
Take ownership of project success: set project milestones and ensure all deliverables are met while adhering to strict budget and timeline parameters
Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets
Lead a cross-functional team composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals
Own responsibility, authority, and accountability for cost and schedule along with driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the project life cycle
Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule
Keep stakeholders informed about project progress through regular updates and reporting
Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: identifying risks, developing and driving mitigation plans, and keeping stakeholders informed about progress of risks through regular updates and risk reporting

Skills

Project Management

Technical Project Management

Superconducting Systems

R&D

Cross-functional Teams

Project Planning

Milestone Management

Budget Management

Procurement

Engineering Design

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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