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.
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. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
The SPARC instrumentation and control team seek an engineer to take responsibility for the design, sourcing, implementation, testing, installation, and commissioning of instrumentation within the SPARC tokamak. This individual will work with instrumentation ranging from hot and cryogenic temperature measurement, structural measurements, electrical and magnetic instrumentation, and other measurements in extreme thermal and radiation environmental conditions, making use of electronic and optical sensing methods. This individual will own selection and sourcing of the instruments themselves – interfacing with subsystem owners to define instrumentation requirements and detailed sensor integration strategies – and be responsible for the entire instrument signal chain from sensor, through feedthroughs and cable routes, to interfaces with data acquisition and control systems.
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.
This team member will:
Design of the instrumentation for multiple systems within the SPARC tokamak by production of the required design deliverables according to the SPARC design processCollaborate with the lead engineers for tokamak structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic systems and other key stakeholders to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirementsCoordinate and oversee implementation, testing, installation, and commissioning of the I&C systems according to the project scheduleManage suppliers of components and integrated subsystems of the I&C systemsProduce engineering deliverables such as instrument lists, signal lists, loop diagrams, data sheets and cabling schedulesProduce testing, installation, commissioning, operations, and maintenance procedures for the I&C systemsEnsure the design is completed in compliance with the Code of Record and established requirements Maintain interfaces with other engineering subsystemsReport on and be accountable for progress to the head of I&C and the engineer responsible for the systems for which the I&C is being producedThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in process, chemical, electrical or instrumentation and control engineering, or similarDirect experience specifying and installing instrumentation systems from concept to completionApplication of engineering fundamentals to provide specific I&C solutions depending on the process needsProficiency integrating and troubleshooting analog and digital circuitsAVEVA or similar electrical design toolset and databaseCryogenic systems and instrumentationVacuum systems and instrumentationCurrent best practices and emerging technologies in sensing technologyAdditional experience and/or qualifications:
3+ years of experience specifying and installing instrumentation systems from concept to completion under a QA programDirect experience with complex wire and cable integration including vacuum feedthroughsInstrumentation in challenging environments, including extreme temperature and radiationFamiliarity with COTS data acquisition and industrial control hardwareFamiliarity in applying IEEE and IEC Standards to design solutionsFamiliarity a with a high-level programming / scripting language e.g. PythonAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of timeDedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, strong magnets and noiseWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call