Systems Engineer – Scientific Instrumentation

Number of employees

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2022-04-01

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 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.

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 with broad technical experience. This person will provide engineering support to Scientific Instrumentation technical leads (or teams). The ideal candidate will have a full understanding of the systems engineering principles and processes. 

Scientific Instrumentation systems include: magnetics, interferometry, neutral pressure, x-ray to visible spectroscopy, camera imaging, bolometry, neutrons, Thomson scattering, electron cyclotron emission, reflectometry, Langmuir probes and structural temperature and strain sensing. (Experience in all scientific instrumentation systems is not required.)

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:

  • Provide systems engineering support to the scientific instrumentation teams
  • Assist in the development of system requirements in the DOORS Next Gen database
  • Assist in the development of interface requirements in the DOORS Next Gen database
  • Evaluate scientific instrumentation systems for robustness, reliability, and safety
  • Assist in the review any changes affecting the Scientific Instrumentation systems for impact to scope, schedule, cost, performance, or interfacing systems
  • Identify changes to interfacing systems which may impact the performance or operations of Scientific Instrumentation systems
  • Coordinate design reviews, comment resolution, and closeout reports
  • Assist in the development of other system deliverables such as commissioning workflows, operational concepts, etc.
  • Drive for simplicity over complexity
  • Provide additional support as needed
  • 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.)
  • 3+ years in systems engineering or related discipline
  • Experience working in the development of instrumentation systems, nuclear, accelerator, aerospace, etc.
  • General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and process systems
  • Attention to safety
  • Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills
  • Knowledge of systems engineering
  • Knowledge of scientific instrumentation
  • Additional experience and/or qualifications:

  • Experience in fusion
  • Have an understanding of scientific instrumentation
  • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to adhere to safety protocols for hazards such as heat, fumes, noise, and strong magnets
  • Willing to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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