Senior Electrical Commissioning Test Engineer

Number of employees

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2025-09-16

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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 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 Senior Electrical Commissioning Test Engineer

The  Senior Electrical Commissioning Test Engineer is responsible for the initiation, development, revision, and execution of Electrical Testing Procedures within the 9 Station SASY process.

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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:

  • Execute a broad range of simple to complex field testing particular to the SPARC device during the assembly process with an electrical discipline focus
  • Create detailed Test Activity concepts / roadmaps in partnership with project managers
  • Develop Test Procedures with engineering groups and provide internal training & knowledge transfer to the test team for the execution phase
  • Provide guidance and align activities with overall company goals to optimize test procedure execution through iteration and incremental improvements
  • Identify, track, and resolve issues within the appropriate workflows
  • Complete and review documentation including Factory and Site Acceptance testing both at the vendor and internal R&D / production phases
  • Provide technical governance & oversight of specialized testing activities performed by internal teams or third parties
  • Ensure all activities comply with CFS standards, regulatory codes, industry best practices, and safety requirements
  • Collaborate with EHSS and engineering teams on risk assessments and root cause analyses
  • Represent the Commissioning Team at vendor FATs, conferences, and cross-functional engagement
  • What we're looking for:

  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10+ Years Commissioning (similar and cross functional experience in operations or maintenance is acceptable)
  • High proficiency MS Office, BlueBeam or Acrobat, and 3D modeling programs
  • Bonus points for:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation Commissioning Experience
  • OSHA 10
  • NFPA 70E
  • NCCER Mechanical Technician
  • Must-have requirements:

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, 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
  • Willingness to occasionally travel to witness FAT at vendor locations worldwide.  May work second/third shifts and/or weekends as dictated by project needs
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