Systems Engineer - Engineering Process Management

Number of employees

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2023-11-30

Category: renewables

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Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

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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.

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.

Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to system design focusing on the process for system development while considering the complete lifecycle of the system. The CFS Systems Engineering team is responsible for creating a set of tools and a culture of engineering rigor to ensure nothing falls through the cracks and that handoffs between systems and external stakeholders are well-managed.
 
CFS is currently looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to develop, oversee, and manage the core engineering processes involved with design, construction, commissioning, and operation of the SPARC Plant facility. In addition, this person will work with the CFS plant system owners and other stakeholders (construction, commissioning, operations, etc.) to manage and control engineering information contained in the Plant 3D modeling tool and engineering databases. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of configuration management and change control for industrial plant systems, and experience with engineering process development/improvement at the organizational level.

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:

  • Work with engineering teams and CFS Plant Design to manage technical artifacts and equipment data within the AVEVA E3D design tool
  • Develop, implement, and manage plant design engineering release processes
  • Develop and provide training on engineering processes to interdisciplinary teams
  • Review and manage proposed changes relevant to plant design artifacts in accordance with CFS change control and configuration management policies
  • The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g., mechanical, systems industrial, etc.)
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering
  • Experience in configuration management and change control for complex systems
  • General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, utility, and process systems
  • Understanding of the end-to-end lifecycle for industrial process systems
  • Attention to safety/system safety engineering, and adherence to CFS safety protocols and guidelines
  • Ability to understand technical documentation including process, mechanical and electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), General Arrangements Drawings (GAs), etc.
  • Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
  • Proficiency in technical writing & process development (required)
  • Large-scale process implementation & continuous improvement (preferred)
  • INCOSE ASEP certification or higher (preferred)
  • Additional experience and/or qualifications:

  • Experience working in the development of large integrated facilities with integrated systems; preferably fusion, accelerator, or other scientific facilities
  • Experience working with 3D modeling tools, preferably AVEVA Unified Engineering or AVEVA E3D
  • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, and 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
  • Willing to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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