Full-Time

Senior Thermal Fluids Engineer/Analyst

Posted on 9/12/2024

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

501-1,000 employees

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

Energy

Senior

Devens, MA, USA

Hybrid position in devens, MA.

Category
Thermal and Fluid Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Autodesk CFD
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required
  • 5+ years experience engineering thermal fluids systems
  • 2+ years performing thermal, structural and fluids analyses ranging from hand calculations to FEA and CFD if necessary (Ansys or Comsol preferred)
  • 2+ years CAD experience (NX preferred), drafting and fluid schematic design experience
  • 1+ years experience designing custom parts or assemblies for fabrication.
  • 2+ years experience with selecting and utilizing fluid system components such as thermocouples, pressure transducers, heaters, flow meters, process valves, solenoid valves, relief valves, regulators and filters
  • Conducting trade studies to determine technical approaches to a project
  • Data post-processing skills that can interpret results and sources of error
  • Self-motivated and can take ownership of projects
  • A positive and collaborative attitude, and an eagerness to learn
  • Innovative spirit and ability to question existing assumptions and requirements
  • An emphasis on elegance and simplicity over complexity
  • Networking and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders with different perspectives and interests, and get help from necessary experts elsewhere in the organization
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/overtime
  • 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
  • Ability to improve efficiency and throughput of processes
Responsibilities
  • Lead development of thermal-fluid systems, including analysis, design, review, procurement, and commissioning
  • Analyze thermal-fluid systems using the appropriate level of complexity, from hand calculations to FEA modeling. Draw engineering recommendations from analysis
  • Develop well-rounded hardware solutions for thermal fluids challenges
  • Contribute to test plans identifying the test objectives, key data needed, and the instrumentation necessary to obtain this data
  • Maintain documentation, including: design reviews, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies and drawings
  • Communicate to broad stakeholders about test results, analysis recommendations, project statuses, etc.
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, making them an efficient method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, which aims to be the first commercially viable net energy fusion machine. 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

14%

1 year growth

42%

2 year growth

106%
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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.
  • The U.S. Department of Energy supports CFS through the Milestone program.
  • Growing emphasis on net-zero emissions aligns with CFS's clean energy mission.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from startups like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.
  • High costs and complexity of fusion plants may lead to financial strain.
  • Public skepticism towards nuclear projects could challenge community support for CFS.

What makes Commonwealth Fusion Systems unique

  • CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.
  • Collaboration with MIT enhances CFS's fusion research and magnet technology innovation.
  • 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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