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 Physics Operations team at SPARC is responsible for executing the plasma scenarios needed to commission systems, demonstrate net energy plasmas and retire risk in the design of ARC. This team will play a central role in operating SPARC and each member of the team will contribute a unique skill set. As SPARC progresses through the design phase, a Physics Operator will develop and employ physics models to inform the design choices and ensure SPARC completes its mission. Real-time control is a critical component of plasma scenarios and a Physics Operator will contribute to the development of the real-time algorithms within the Plasma Control System and the Machine Protection System. As SPARC approaches operation, each Physics Operator will be assisting in plasma scenario planning and qualification. A Physics Operator is a critical role within the SPARC Control Room, piloting the tokamak to produce the world’s first net energy plasmas safely, efficiently and robustly.
The position is flexible with remote, hybrid or onsite work in Devens until the end of 2023, then transition to an onsite position.
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.
Primary responsibilities will Include but are not limited to:
Develop and use simulation frameworks and analysis of existing tokamak databases to produce target plasma scenarios supporting the SPARC missionCoordinate with power system, magnet, and fueling teams to determine the operating requirements of these systems during different plasma scenariosContribute to the development of simulation frameworks required for plasma scenario planning and qualification in coordination with the SPARC diagnostics, engineering and physics teamsAssist in the development of the Plasma Control System and the Machine Protection System, particularly in the development and testing of real-time algorithms and informing the design of the operator interfaceServe as a Physics Operator in the SPARC Control Room for net fusion energy plasmasRequired Education
A PhD in plasma physics or a closely related field Required Experience
Experience developing plasma scenarios and/or real-time control solutions, either on an operating tokamak or through simulationApplication of data analysis toward the development and/or evaluation of plasma scenarios or real-time control
Preferred Experience
Knowledge of operating and monitoring major tokamak systems, such as electrical power, vacuum, plasma facing components and fueling from a Control RoomExposure to real-time Plasma Control and Machine Protection systemsExperience developing and/or using plasma scenario simulation toolsFamiliar with the full arc of planning, executing, and analyzing plasma pulses on a tokamak
Knowledge/Skills
Experience with Python is highly valuedExperience with real-time control development in Simulink is highly valuedStrong communication skills with the desire to serve as an operator in a collaborative Control Room environment