Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Senior Test Planning Engineer - Assembly

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Full-timeDevens, MA, USA$134k - $205k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field is required.
Seven years of equivalent engineering experience is required.
Previous testing experience involving hazards is required.
Previous high-voltage electrical testing experience is required.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam or Acrobat, and 3D modeling programs is required.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Ability to type, stand, stoop, climb, or sit for extended periods is required.
Ability to work onsite five days per week when assembly operations with relevant tools are underway is required; the role may involve alternating first- or second-shift assignment.
Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, is required.
Compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws concerning controlled or protected technologies or information is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, draft, and obtain necessary approval for SPARC Assembly test products, including test campaigns, plans, instructions, and procedures, to accelerate project milestones.
Develop proficiency in specialized test methods from both engineering and equipment-operation perspectives, including methods involving hazards or complexity such as low voltage, high voltage, and high stored energy.
Mobilize complete test methods based on innovative technologies.
Write clear, concise technical procedures using templates that support iteration and version control.
Conduct project risk analysis to make trade-offs that improve test schedules without compromising safety or quality.
Thoroughly analyze preliminary and final design reviews to identify opportunities and develop risk-reduction strategies through test methods.
Promote safe practices and a self-improving learning culture through test-product development.
Generate test procedures and instructions that clarify scope and identify and mitigate potential risks for engineering and technician teams.
Incorporate test performance and safety standards into test products, including pre-job briefs, procedural place-keeping and adherence, conservative decision-making, monitoring of critical parameters, and accurate data capture.
Process and act on team feedback after test execution to apply lessons learned, prevent recurring errors, and improve technician execution where appropriate.
Lead complex troubleshooting action plans and causal evaluations arising from test anomalies.
Develop software proficiency with SPARC Assembly workflow management for test activities.
Ensure activities comply with CFS safety policies and applicable regulatory safety standards.
Ensure field activities comply with CFS standards, standards published by regulatory bodies including NFPA, ASME, ASTM, NET, OSHA, and NIOSH, and industry best practices.
Occasionally accommodate off-normal work hours to support critical test activities.

Desired Qualifications

OSHA 10.
NFPA 70E.

Salary Range: 134000 to 205000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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 we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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 Test Planning Engineer - Assembly

This position is overall responsible for planning, drafting and achieving necessary approval of SPARC Assembly Test Products (test campaigns, plans, instructions, procedures) to accelerate project milestones.

What you'll do:

Transferrable knowledge / skillset to become adept / proficient in all defined specialized test methods from both an engineering and equipment operation perspective – specialized testing includes complexity or hazard introduction for design verification purposes (low voltage, high voltage, high stored energy, etc.)
Capability to mobilize entire test methods based on innovative technologies
Proficient at technical procedure writing – format clean & concise templates for iteration and version control
Adept at project risk analysis to establish trade-offs for test schedule gains without compromising safety and quality
Diligence (attention to detail) – thorough analysis of preliminary and final design reviews to identify opportunities / develop strategies for risk buy down via test methods
Exemplifies correct behaviors to establish a safety-conscience work environment & self-improving culture / learning organization – evident in test product development
Generate test procedures / instructions to ensure understanding of scope and identify & mitigate potential risks within both the engineering and technician teams
Incorporate test performance and safety standards into test products - pre-job briefs, procedural place keeping, procedural use and adherence, conservative bias, diligent monitoring of critical parameters, correct data capture, etc.
Process and action team feedback following test execution to leverage lessons learned, prevent error recurrence and optimize flow for ease of technician execution when deemed prudent
Lead complex troubleshooting actions plans and casual evaluations as a result of test anomalies
Develop software proficiency with SPARC Assembly workflow management for all test activities
Adhere to the highest standards of safety and ensure that activities taking place are being performed in strict accordance with CFS safety policies and applicable regulatory safety standards
Ensure that activities being performed in the field are conducted in accordance with CFS Standards, standards published by regulatory bodies (NFPA, ASME, ASTM, NET, OSHA, NIOSH, etc.) and Industry Best Practices
Occasional accommodation of off-normal work hours to support critical test activities

What we’re looking for:

BS in Engineering or related field
7 Years of equivalent engineering experience
Previous testing experience with hazards
Previous electrical testing experience (high voltage)
High proficiency MS Office, Bluebeam or Acrobat, and 3D modeling programs

Bonus points for:

OSHA 10
NFPA 70E

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time
Required onsite 5 days/week when assembly operations with relevant tools are underway, with possible alternating first or second shift assignment
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

#LI-Onsite

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.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Commonwealth Fusion Systems builds fusion energy systems that aim to provide clean, affordable power. It designs tokamaks using high-temperature superconducting magnets to make smaller, less expensive machines. Its flagship SPARC is intended to produce net energy, with ARC envisioned as the first commercial fusion power plant. The company collaborates with MIT and focuses on a data-driven, mission-focused path to scalable fusion energy for large energy users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4B
Headquarters: Harvard, MA
Founded: 2018

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