Associate R&D Test Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2025-01-10

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.

The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as Associate R&D Test Engineer

The role of Associate Test Engineer is to seamlessly flex between multiple disciplines and groups to effectively execute tests and projects on aggressive schedules supporting Commonwealth Fusion System’s mission. This engineer will be primarily responsible for testing and retiring risks for CFS’s HTS magnets and on-console operation of the test stands in support of magnet performance verification. They must have a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids and software engineering, or some combination thereof. They will be responsible for the design, build, and commissioning of equipment and/or software in support of development, qualification and production test objectives. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve their test campaigns. It is also the role of the test engineer to constantly push and challenge the requirements, risks, and test objectives that they are given to help the combined stakeholders come to a consensus on why the planned test is required and what data is deemed essential for the outcome to be achieved.

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

What you'll do:

Perform test operations and ensure rigorous adherence to procedures, specifications, and test instructions process to maximize test throughput and minimize rework

Understand, challenge and maintain well documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test

Develop test plans highlighting the test objectives, key data that is needed and the instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain this data. Ensure data is reliable

Design, analyze, review, procure and build test equipment including structures, fluid systems, mechanical systems and electrical systems

Collaborate with I&C engineers to develop the necessary I&C and data acquisition system

Maintain documentation, schedule and a budget for the test campaign. Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, data acquisition systems, and operations software

Develop test procedures and processes to execute safe test operations

Troubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation

Iterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency

Perform analyses for the system predicting results and develop custom tools to analyze generated data. Compile test results clearly for review

Lead anomaly investigations and their resolution, and present results to a team of physicists and engineers

Execute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context. Provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure that can be scaled for multiple applications

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, or applied physics degree preferred

Entry-level experience as a test engineer on complex electromechanical systems

Experience with selecting and utilizing instrumentation and control components such as thermocouples, voltage taps, pressure transducers, strain gauges, heaters, flow meters, and solenoid valves

Experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics hardware and test software

Familiarity with electromagnetic fundamentals – voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, right-hand rule, solenoids, etc.

Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with great attention to detail

Experience developing and effectively presenting comprehensive trade studies comparing the pros & cons of various technical approaches

Data reduction and analysis skills that can be used in generating anticipated results and processing generated data.

Strong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes

Effective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences

High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly

A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn

Collaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems

Ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems

Willingness to challenge the status quo in search of better, more efficient methods

Experience with designing and commissioning new test facilities

Track changes to the configuration of the test stand by documenting the work completed

Experience with developing and executing test procedures

Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/overtime

Bonus points for:

Experience with analysis software, especially Python, Comsol and Ansys

Experience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting

Experience with designing fluid systems – P&IDs, component selection, ASME design codes

Experience with cryogenic equipment design and use for liquid nitrogen and supercritical helium use – vacuum jacketed equipment, cryocoolers, phase separators, cold traps

Experience with high vacuum equipment design and use – roughing pumps, turbopumps, ion gauges, residual gas analyzers

Experience with high voltage and high current power equipment design and use – power supplies, water cooled cables, insulation

Must-have requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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