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 Senior Process Engineer, Fueling Systems
CFS is well into the construction phase of our Smallest Possible Affordable Robust Compact (SPARC) fusion machine that will demonstrate commercially-relevant fusion power. In parallel we are advancing the design of our first electrical power-producing fusion device: ARC. The senior process engineer will help manage the installation, commissioning and performance verification of SPARC fueling systems, and will also contribute to the concept development of various systems for ARC, including cooling water, thermal management, and the fuel cycle. This role will be very cross-functional, collaborating with various teams across CFS from R&D to construction to operations. In supporting SPARC, the senior process engineer will work with our construction contractors, equipment suppliers and CFS commissioning, software and safety teams to bring high purity gas mixing, distribution and analysis systems on line and ready for SPARC’s first plasma.
With 400 MWe output, many of ARC’s subsystems will have similar scale to existing commercial power plants. The senior process engineer will estimate plant-wide thermal and process gas loads and propose suitable ventilation, thermal management systems, cooling water and other system designs.
Applicants with hands-on experience with gas handling / processing and vacuum systems, and a track record of delivering deployable technologies are preferred. Experience designing for high radiation or high magnetic field environments, high temperature heat transfer systems, or gas separation processes is a plus, as well as experience with flammable and toxic gases.
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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:
Contribute to SPARC fuel system construction management and commissioningContribute to SPARC fuel system performance verificationDevelop high-level estimates of plant thermal loads, gas processing needs, ventilation needsPropose system designs and major equipment that can support those estimatesPerform trade studies of different architectures / solutionsWhat we’re looking for:
+7 years designing fluidic and gas handling / processing equipment and systems for industrial scale applicationsDeveloping process flow diagrams and P&IDsAnalysis of mass and heat transfer for plant systems / chemical processesSelecting and specifying plant equipment such as pumps, compressors, sensors, heat exchangers, piping systemsAdhering to strict safety standards in design and operationsAdhering to ASME B31.3, BPVC or other national / international codesWriting requirements, designing to requirements, and verifying final hardware or system performanceWriting procedures, compiling data, and presenting results in written and oral communicationsWorking with vendors to deliver high quality equipment and componentsPlant / process simulation software (COMSOL, Hysys, AVEVA, ProSim, MATLAB, etc)Autocad or other tools for P&IDs and plant designASME, BPVC, NFS codes for piping, vessel design and fire safety.Strong problem solving skillsMS office suiteBonus points for:
Use of analytical instruments (RGA, GC, mass spec, etc)Molten salt or other high temperature processesGas separation technologies (membranes, mole sieves)MATLAB/Python programmingMust-have Requirements:
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly; occasional travel to vendorsWork in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, cryogenics, hazardous gas and radiological hazards