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.
CFS is seeking I&C Engineers to collaboratively develop, test, and deliver; data acquisition, control hardware, software suite, associated instrumentation; that will be used during integration, test, and prototype development for magnet and laboratory electronics test equipment. This position will work collaboratively with a team of Engineers and scientists to develop, design, and plan for experiments and tests to help reduce risk and gather decision quality data to further the understanding for CFS' products and designs.
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:
Develop HMI/GUI software running on remote control workstationsDevelop Real-Time software running on DAQ systems i.e. Labjack, National Instruments CompactRIO, CompactDAQ, or other hardware.Implement bidirectional cross-platform communication for data and control.Develop drivers for all analog and digital peripheral system componentsImplement open-/closed-loop and scheduled control schemesImplement system safety features including interlocks and fault-detectionImplement data-loggingDeveloping and maintaining other non-LabVIEW (e.g. Python) code bases, and/or transferring those code bases into or out of LabVIEWMaintain, edit, and improve existing code basesCoordinate with system owners to identify instrumentation, DAQ systems, and capabilities to meet the needs of identified experiments, tests, and prototypesThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or computer science related field1+ years in an integration and test engineering role, working with physical lab equipment Experience with a variety of instrumentation such as Thermocouples, load cells, vacuum gauges, strain gauges, current shunts, etc.1+ years LabVIEW developmentExperience with control systems for test applications including, PID, real time, etc.Experience building HMIs/GUIsExperience 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 dataExperience documenting and handing-off software applications, and hardware setups to both internal and external customersExperience assembling and troubleshooting basic electrical and mechanical hardware; and electrical instrumentation (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies for example)Experience with remote communication including industrial automation protocols (e.g. Modbus), TCP/IP, RS-232, GPIB, DAQmx, CompactDAQ, VISAExperience successfully working closely with IT teams and research/engineering personnel Strong fundamentals with Python development.Experience with user event structures and concurrencyExperience handling controls and indicators via VI ServerExperience maintaining or editing existing codebasesExperience with time series databases, such as influxDB and grafanaAt least one year developing in a Linux environmentAdditional experience and/or qualifications:
Signal acquisition and manipulation through DAQ systemsTime synchronization between various systems and processesAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeDedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, and strong magnetsWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally