Senior Electrical Engineer

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 collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, 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 implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.

Our prototype fusion device includes a 700 MVA, 22 kV flywheel-driven generator for mechanical energy storage; 1,000 MVA of installed power conversion equipment serving 20+ individually controlled loads; a 40 MVA steady-state plant facility power system; and over 1 GJ of supercapacitor electrical energy storage. With a goal to deploy thousands of fusion power plants, we need electrical engineers with strong experience in industrial plants, power generation facilities, or large scientific experiments like particle accelerators or fusion devices.

Broad electrical engineering experience is desired, including:

-Electric drives and power conversion equipment, both line-commutated and switch-mode converters.

-Energy storage solutions via mechanical means (flywheel) or static electrical means (supercapacitors).

-Electric machines, rotating equipment and auxiliary systems including excitation, cooling, and sealing/lubrication.

-Medium voltage AC and DC distribution. Protective relaying and asset protection.

-Control of dynamical systems with demonstrated experience in electric power conversion.

-Specification, procurement, and installation of vendor-furnished equipment.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate substantial experience delivering and integrating industrial power generation and distribution equipment across many projects. They will be intimately familiar with the construction process. They will be highly organized and an excellent communicator. They will be responsible for prioritizing activities on a challenging and active construction project.

Responsibilities and title for this position can scale with experience.

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.