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.
CFS is an innovative clean energy company designing SPARC, a tokamak-style fusion power demonstrator able to achieve net energy plasmas. This demonstrator will lead to ARC, a power-plant scale fusion power generator system. SPARC includes high-temperature superconducting and copper magnets, thermal shields, cryogenic cooling systems, vacuum vessels, and plasma facing components, all of which are densely packed into a power system and are subject to large operational loads (thermal, electromagnetic, etc.). Critical to the success and performance of the device is the precise alignment and assembly of key systems and structures within the dense device assembly. As a Metrology Engineer on the SPARC Assembly team, your responsibility will be to utilize portable 3D metrology technology to develop and perform mid- to large-scale dimensional inspections and precision alignments on a wide variety of unique SPARC systems and structures according to the SPARC metrology plan.
We are a fast-paced, agile, growing company that values diversity of thought and creativity, looking to apply our knowledge to pioneer a new method of energy generation for the betterment of the world. We look for people who have bold new ideas and perspectives, enthusiasm, imagination, a pioneering spirit, and a talent for execution to join us in our endeavor to create new fusion power technology that could change the world.
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:
Use laser trackers and other portable 3D metrology equipment to perform dimensional inspections and precision alignments in a manufacturing/jobsite environment on a variety of components varying in scale from handheld to full power plantWork with project team to understand metrology requirements and develop unique solutions that balance precision and accuracy with a demanding project scheduleDevelop methodologies for optimizing measurement efficiency and incorporate them into templates or procedures that other operators can follow with minimal guidance.Assist in detailed process planning, development, and analysis of critical metrology activities that overlap with the overall precision alignment plan of other major SPARC components, and working with the metrology team to ensure the plan as a whole is comprehensive and meets requirementsIn adverse cases, work with stakeholders to create and execute a workflow that allows efficient and expedient completion of mis-alignment issuesCollaborate with Quality Control and Subassembly teams to develop and optimize metrology strategies that will carry through SPARC assemblyMaintain well-organized files and datasets that follow logical structure for ease of review as needed throughout the SPARC projectEvaluate measurement uncertainty and how it relates to the accuracy of resultsReview and analyze metrology data for accuracy and effectively communicate results to stakeholdersAssist with field metrology activities conducted by other members of the metrology teamProvide proper care and maintenance of metrology equipment to ensure operability and accuracyAssist with non-metrology assembly activities as needed when metrology activities are lightThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent2+ years experience using one of the following portable 3D metrology instruments: laser tracker, articulated arm CMM, portable optical CMM, non-contact laser line scanner2+ years experience using one of the following portable metrology software packages: SpatialAnalyzer, Inspire, Polyworks Inspector, Verisurf, Metrolog X4, CAM2 Measure2+ years of mid- to large-scale metrology in a manufacturing/jobsite setting (i.e. other than QC lab)2+ years of experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with different levels of engineering, manufacturing, or operations professionals2+ years experience with assembly or installation of tightly tolerance structural componentsBasic understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 Advanced level of 3D spatial awareness and reasoning, and the ability to describe such in a clear and concise mannerAdvanced level of 3D spatial awareness and reasoning, and the ability to describe such in a clear and concise manner.Basic understanding of how portable 3D metrology tools function and how that affects measurement uncertaintySelf-critique of measurement process and collected data, and the ability strategize and develop alternative verification methodsFundamental understanding of environmental conditions and their effect on measurementsBasic mechanical aptitude, including ability to interpret dimensions, tolerances, and assembly notesAbility to communicate and work with all levels of engineering, physics, manufacturing, and operations personnelAbility to clearly express and critique ideasExcellent organization and careful management of dataAttention to detailEmphasis on elegance and simplicity over complexityDriven towards execution and rapid completionDrive towards commercially viable solutionsValues that align with our company’s values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critiqueAdditional experience and/or qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field3+ years experience using laser trackers in manufacturing/jobsite settings3+ years experience using SpatialAnalyzer for 3D data collection and advanced metrology analysesExperience using non-contact laser line scanners for inspecting complex shapes and free-form featuresExperience with precision alignment of large, delicate, and complex structures in dense spacesExperience with large metrology control networks, multiple instrument setups, and alignments of components across multiple rooms without line-of-sight to reference objectsExperience operating multiple instruments in tandem to perform a single alignmentExperience using reverse engineering to precision align components2+ years experience in CAD designing and extracting information (e.g. NX, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.)Experience with traditional metrology hand tools and table-top methods for small scale componentsAdvanced understanding and application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsWork in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenicsPerform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally#LI-Onsite