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 collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, 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 implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
Lead Electrical Test Engineer – Medium Voltage reporting to the Director of Power Systems in the SPARC team at CFS. Responsible to lead and coordinate system and component level electrical testing and validation while ensuring compliance to standards and safety aspects of the designs that meets specifications, project timelines within budget allocated.
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:
Lead electrical component level and system level testing and validation for fusion powerLead coordination and planning of testing required for the equipment under test (EUT) with cross functional engineering and physics teamsDevelop test plans, test procedures, test sequencing, factory acceptance test (FAT) procedures for medium voltage (1000V to 13.8kV) and low voltage (up to 1000V) systems at CFSDevelop test methods to lead proof of concept testing with the use of prototype material to de-risk technical issuesCollaborate with cross functional teams by participating in design reviews, define functional test requirements and pass/fail criteriaProduce test reports, engineering reports and FAT reports for all component and system level tests. Complete peer reviews of the reports prior to releaseAbility to debug any issues during test / validation and coordination with relevant engineering teams to find a solutionApply best electrical safety practices & compliance standards (IEC, NEC, UL, CSA) into the test plans and procedures and subsequent testing and validationThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant field5+ years of experience in electrical design and system level V&V (validation & verification) integration testingProven track record with hands on experience in testing and validation of medium voltage electrical systemsAbility to lead all test engineering activities from conception of idea till implementation in a fast-paced environmentHands on experience with test equipment – oscilloscopes, Ohm meters, Hi Potter, DMM, Rogowski Coils etc.Ability to review and understand electrical schematics, layout drawings, technical specificationsExperience with application of compliance standards to the designs (IEC, NEC, UL, CSA)Experience in design, build & deployment of text fixtures for electrical system tests.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews, organize / present results to both expert and non-technical audiencesResults driven and ability to embrace and convince stakeholders on a change in project direction in pursuit of a high-quality product releaseAdditional experience and/or qualifications:
Experience with specifying test equipment, identifying vendors and work with procurement on purchase and deliveryExperience in practical application of electrical engineering skills to construction, manufacturing, testing and field installationsExperience with simulation and analysis software (PSPICE, MATLAB/ Simulink etc.) to perform static and transient simulationsExperience in problem solving, root cause analysis and field containment actionsExperience with scaling up independent systems to a larger system to meet higher power requirementsAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, climbing or sitting for extended periods of timeWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionallyDedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics#LI-Onsite