Principal Technical Project Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Devens, MA, USA

Posted on: 2025-12-16

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on a mission to deliver clean fusion energy to the planet fast enough to matter for humanity’s biggest challenges.

It’s urgent. The gap between the energy we need and the energy we have is widening every day. Fusion is a critical part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels, a new chapter for the world’s energy supply.

We’re committing to delivering fusion power plants and a full-fledged fusion energy industry as we’ve delivered on other promises. Like the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting magnet, the game-changing technology that’s making commercial fusion energy a reality.

We’ve raised over $2 billion in capital — more than any other fusion energy company — and attracted top talent to design, build, and deliver commercial fusion power plants. And we’re working with policymakers and suppliers to make fusion energy available globally.

As we push toward the fusion-energy future, we’ll keep setting and meeting milestones, sharing and validating our progress, and encouraging others to do the same.

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 nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

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 Technical Project Manager

We are seeking a Principal Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our Program Management Office. This TPM will drive our next-generation High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet systems. This specialized role requires proven experience delivering first of a kind (FOAK) complex projects from concept to first articles and production ramp up.

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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.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

What you'll do:

Act as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external project/program management of the scale-up efforts into repeatable manufacturing processes

Understand and manage technical tradeoffs between design, manufacturing and scientific teams, including but not limited to manufacturability, material selection, coating selection, tolerancing, etc.

Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining project scope, goals, deliverables, resources, and timeline to meet strategic targets

Support resolution of schedule conflicts

Lead a cross-functional team (matrix) composed of engineers, designers, analysts, procurement specialists, and other stakeholders to meet the requirements of the execution plan

Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture to drive project execution and achieve collective goals

Monitor project timelines rigorously, identifying potential delays, devising, and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule

Lead the active management of risks throughout the project lifecycle: Identify risks, develop & drive mitigation plans, and keeping stakeholders informed about progress of risks through regular updates & risk reporting

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field with a PMP or other Project Management certification

15+ years of technical experience, with a minimum of 10 years leading the development of large-scale magnet systems or similar electromechanical systems

Lead the project/program management of the scale-up efforts into repeatable manufacturing processes

Proven project management experience including scope/requirements definition and management, schedule management and planning, risk management, budget management, stakeholder and communications management

Experience acting as the primary technical liaison with the executive team, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers

Understand and manage technical tradeoffs between design, manufacturing and scientific teams, including but not limited to manufacturability, material selection, coating selection, tolerancing, etc.

Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mobilize multi-disciplinary teams to address complex issues

Functions as a collaborative team member and a servant leader, maintaining the team focused on objectives

Proficient in driving decision-making and execution with available resources

Capable of leading strategic ideation and transitioning seamlessly to drive flawless operational execution

Possesses excellent communication skills, adapting to various levels of technical proficiency to ensure comprehensive understanding among all stakeholders

Bonus points for:

PMP or equivalent Project Management certification.

Proven experience managing projects with budgets exceeding $25M and teams of 30+ matrixed personnel

Demonstrable expertise in the development, fabrication, and testing of superconducting magnets or similar large complex electromechanical assemblies.

Familiarity with risks and challenges of superconducting magnets (quench, manufacturability, cryogenic challenges, etc)

Knowledge of cryogenic systems design and operation for large-scale magnets (liquid helium/nitrogen/supercritical helium)

Must-have Requirements:

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

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

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

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