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 an Enterprise Cloud Data Engineer
Are you a Data Engineer with a solid foundation, ready to take the next step in your career? Are you excited by the potential of AI and Generative AI to revolutionize how a business operates? We are looking for a creative and driven Cloud Data Engineer to join our team. This role is a unique opportunity to grow into a senior-level position while directly applying cutting-edge AI to solve real-world challenges in a fast growing manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate for this role has a strong data engineering background and is ready to accelerate their career. You're an agile thinker who thrives in a rapidly growing environment and is passionate about using data and AI to solve complex business problems and help shape the future of our company.
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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:
ETL/ELT Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines to support both enterprise analytics and the entire machine learning lifecycle.Business Solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders across operations, supply chain, finance, and engineering to translate complex business challenges into actionable data requirements and AI-driven solutions.Prepare and transform complex datasets into high-quality, model-ready formats suitable for machine learning and Generative AI applications.Take full ownership of the data lifecycle for your projects, ensuring high standards of data quality, governance, and reliability from ingestion to consumption.Actively contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment by proposing new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve our data infrastructure.Data Governance Integration of key enterprise apps
AI/ML-Related ResponsibilitiesPrototype and develop innovative solutions using Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate workflows and unlock new insights from unstructured enterprise data (e.g., technical documents, financial reports, operational logs)Architect and build the data infrastructure required for advanced AI applications, such as implementing pipelines for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and managing vector databases to power intelligent search and summarization toolsStay at the forefront of the industry by researching, evaluating, and experimenting with emerging AI technologies and platforms to recommend and implement solutions that provide a competitive advantageWhat we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field2+ years of professional experience in data warehousing, ETL/ELT development, and data modelingExpert-level proficiency in SQL, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and performing query optimizationStrong experience with a modern data warehouse platform such as [e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery]Demonstrated expertise in ETL/ELT tools and frameworks, such as [e.g., Apache Airflow, dbt, Informatica, Talend]Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Python, with an understanding of libraries like Pandas or NumPy for data manipulationProject management skillsGreat numerical and analytical skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsHave attention to detail and excellent communication skills, both written and verbalHave an agile mindset to provide solutions quickly with an incremental value to customersBonus points for:
Experience with cloud-based data services and infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark or HadoopSome Knowledge of data visualization and business intelligence tools like Tableau, Power BI, or LookerExperience in a data-centric role supporting machine learning initiatives, including building data pipelines for model training and servingFamiliarity with ML platforms or feature stores (e.g., SageMaker, Databricks, Feast)Familiarity with GenAI platforms such as AWS Bedrock, GeminiExposure to Lowcode platforms such as Mendix, AppsheetMust-have requirements:
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-callWork in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics