Senior Techno-economics Analyst at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, Energy TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in techno-economic modeling for energy technologies, particularly fusion or power generation
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including sensitivity analysis, case studies, and literature reviews
Proficiency in economic modeling tools and assumptions, with ability to maintain and improve models over time
Experience with pricing strategies, go-to-market approaches, and competitiveness assessments
Ability to model economic impacts at community, regional, state, and international levels
Knowledge of financing structures, incentives, and procurement cost estimation
Collaborative skills to work with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Scientific Software, Finance, Business Development, and external stakeholders
Capability to identify risks, uncertainties, and mitigation strategies
Experience synthesizing results for technology R&D opportunities and design decisions
Strong communication skills for preparing briefing materials, technical reports, and presentations

Responsibilities

Continue developing techno-economic modeling to characterize costs and benefits of ARC fusion power plant
Incorporate learning and experience benefits for future power plants
Establish and maintain best practices, lessons learned, and systematic model improvements
Develop and assess ARC pricing and go-to-market approaches, including alternative applications
Track and maintain ARC competitiveness against other energy solutions
Model economic impacts of ARC power plants for communities, regions, and states
Support project-level analysis with regional specifics, financing, and incentives
Expand modeling to foreign markets for go-to-market strategies
Collaborate with Scientific Software team to maintain modeling tools and assumptions
Work closely with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business Development, and stakeholders to collect data, populate models, productionalize, and validate
Provide support for non-power plant business functions and other duties as assigned
Prepare briefing materials, write internal reports, and publish public presentations
Support Investor Relations, Business Development, Corporate Finance, and Engineering with queries and reports
Refine cost estimates with procurement for power plants and systems
Identify risks, uncertainties, and variability; develop mitigation strategies
Serve as feedback loop to R&D and engineering to drive down costs and LCOE
Synthesize results for future R&D opportunities and design decisions
Apply quantitative/qualitative research, case studies, literature reviews, and internal learnings

Skills

techno-economic modeling

financial modeling

sensitivity analysis

economic analysis

fusion energy

power plant economics

business development

R&D analysis

learning curves

analytical methods

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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