Principal R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2025-04-24

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 R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer

The role of an I&C Engineer is to collaboratively develop, test, and deliver data acquisition, control hardware, a software suite and associated instrumentation. These systems will be used during integration, development, qualification and production testing of CFS magnets and other critical SPARC components. This engineer will also work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians to produce instrumentation and control systems that generate reliable data in support of critical company missions. They will organize and drive a cohesive instrumentation and control program for R&D and perform as a technical mentor for I&C engineers and test engineers on the team. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve these goals.

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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:

Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and physicists

Work with small engineering teams through the design, procurement, fabrication, commissioning, and demonstration of prototype engineering test stands and customer-facing magnet products

Report on progress to the R&D Project Managers

Design and implement fast and creative solutions for small and short-lived projects and experiments

Design, document, build, and install industrial PLC equipment, harnessing, and cabinetry

Create custom solutions to improve manufacturability, yield, and reliability of large magnet production style test stands

Data analysis with a focus on data integrity, quality, reliability and performance improvement

Implement system safety features including interlocks and fault-detection

Develop HMI/GUI software running on remote control workstations using visual software languages such as LabVIEW or Ignition

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or another related engineering field with significant hands-on laboratory experience

10+ years in an integration and test engineering role, working with physical lab equipment

10+ years’ experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics hardware and test software

The ability to succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic engineering environment

Bonus points for:

Schematic capture, layout, construction, and installation of evaluation PCBs and harnesses

Experience developing P&ID, electrical, and wiring schematics and diagrams, and then working with a team to translate these into a functioning system for the acquisition of decision quality data

Experience assembling and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical hardware.

Demonstrated expertise in the use of lab and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, high-capacity power supplies, spectrum analyzer, and logic analyzers

Experience with C/C++, Python, Java, and other programming skills

Experience with LabVIEW automation and development techniques

Experience with control systems for test applications including PIDs, state machines, real-time, sequencers, etc.

Experience with mechanical fixturing, including the design of mechanical elements in CAD software such as AutoCAD or NX

Familiar with industrial cabinet schematic and layout tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SkyCAD Electrical

Experience working with high power, cryogenic, vacuum, fluids, and/or super conducting technologies

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

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

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

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