Full-Time

Senior Systems Engineer

Mechanical Systems

Posted on 7/10/2024

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

501-1,000 employees

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

Energy

Senior, Expert

Devens, MA, USA

Hybrid position in Devens, MA.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or related roles with a Bachelor's Degree, or 6+ years of experience with a Master’s Degree
  • Thorough understanding of and proficiency in Systems Engineering life cycle processes and how they are realistically implemented on fast paced projects
  • Experience working in the development of large, integrated and complex systems, preferably fusion, energy, aerospace, defense, transportation, etc.
  • General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, I&C, and industrial concepts with the ability to learn and apply new technical concepts
  • Strong, foundational knowledge of electromechanical systems as well as wider mechanical and electrical engineering concepts
  • Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills, with the ability to proactively engage and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Experience working in an environment where creative, proactive problem solving is required with a wide range of stakeholders
Responsibilities
  • Elicit, decompose, and establish traceability of system requirements in the IBM DOORS Next Gen database
  • Coordinate, define, and control interfaces between tokamak systems and tokamak interfacing systems
  • Conduct trade studies to drive/coordinate technical decision making. Present proposals for decision closures to the appropriate level of management
  • Conduct risk assessments on tokamak systems using failure modes analysis software and methods, and ensuring that risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented
  • Manage changes affecting tokamak system technical baseline for impact to scope, schedule, cost, performance, or interfacing systems
  • Support design review content development and the review of other design reviews for technical maturity, consistency, and accuracy
  • Develop test plans for and document evidence against requirements verification and validation
  • Develop requirement/risk informed testing and commissioning plans
  • Develop and manage model based systems engineering artifacts for multiple CFS programs using Cameo Enterprise Architecture
Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems focuses on developing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable power source. The company utilizes advanced magnet technology, created in partnership with MIT, to build smaller and more affordable fusion systems called tokamaks. These devices use magnetic fields to confine plasma in a toroidal shape, which is essential for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first fusion machine designed for commercial energy production. The success of SPARC will lead to the development of ARC, the first fusion power plant. CFS differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to scientific integrity and a mission-driven approach, aiming to provide cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

Harvard, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CFS plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.
  • Increased investment in fusion energy startups indicates strong investor interest.
  • Government net-zero targets align with CFS's clean energy mission.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.
  • Reliance on rare-earth materials poses supply chain risks.
  • Public perception of nuclear fusion technology remains uncertain.

What makes Commonwealth Fusion Systems unique

  • CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.
  • CFS collaborates with MIT for advanced fusion research and magnet technology.
  • CFS is building SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine.

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Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'

Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'

Generous parental leave policy

Health Reimbursement

Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional

Wellbeing / Headspace coverage

Short-term & long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401K

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