Principal Engineer – Battery Storage System

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Devens, MA, USA

Posted on: 2024-11-20

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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 a Principal Engineer – Battery Storage System

Principal Engineer – Battery Storage Systems reporting to the Director of Power Systems in the SPARC team at CFS. Responsible to lead and coordinate complex design projects and interface with cross-function stakeholders while ensuring a high-quality design release that meets specifications, project timelines within budget allocated. The team will evaluate, specify, and collaborate in the development and implementation of battery systems into CFS energy storage systems. You will be the key expert with regards to all technical, deployment and safety aspects of battery storage systems at CFS.

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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:

Technical ownership & leadership of complex design activities to design, build and deliver battery storage systems design for fusion power

Design and engineering of battery systems, in collaboration with vendors to maximize consistency and minimize technical and schedule risks

Expert at defining design criterion, performance criteria, large scale integration and safety standards associated with battery systems

Spearhead battery system prototype testing at internal labs at CFS and external vendor labs

Develop test bed at CFS for cyclic, aging and thermal testing of battery systems in conjunction with inductive load including data acquisition, evaluation and documentation

Lead system integration, installation, commissioning, debugging and operation of battery storage systems with a pragmatic perspective

Apply experience in test methods to drive design from concept through final testing and commissioning steps including troubleshooting

Apply core engineering knowledge and experience to design of battery storage system design.

Interface with cross functional teams with focus on high quality design and implementation

Support critical procurement contracts & vendor coordination

Apply best safety practices & compliance standards in design and implementation

Document design specifications, simulations and test results into engineering reports

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree (or) a Master’s degree with experience in battery or photo voltaic (solar) with battery storage systems (or) related technologies

15+ years of experience in battery design, energy storage systems or related fields.

Proven track record in battery design and field execution (system, protection, control & mechanical integration).

Experience in deployment of large-scale battery storage systems in the field and being the prime point of contact for field service engineers and troubleshoot issues as they come up

In-depth knowledge of battery chemistries, thermal management, safety aspects and mechanical systems for energy storage applications.

Ability to lead a technical team from conception of idea till implementation in a fast-paced environment

Proven experience with battery management systems (controls, protection & operation) and telemetry systems involved.

Experience with battery storage systems that are integrated with downstream power conversion systems with ability to tie into the grid

Experience with modeling, simulation and analysis backed with validation via functional testing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews, organize / present results to both expert and non-technical audiences

Results driven and ability to embrace and convince stakeholders on a change in design direction in pursuit of a high-quality product release

Bonus points for:

PhD degree with focus on Battery Storage Systems

Experience in practical application of engineering skills to construction, manufacturing, testing and field installations.

Experience with mathematical modeling of batteries or experimental work in the field of batteries

Experience with application of compliance standards to the designs

Experience in problem solving, root cause analysis and field containment actions.

Experience with hands on prototype build, prototype testing and documentation of results is a plus.

Experience with scaling up independent systems to a larger system to meet higher power requirements.

Must-have requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Perform activities such as standing or sitting for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Renewables