Full-Time

R&D Technical Program Manager

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

501-1,000 employees

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

Energy

Compensation Overview

$150k - $250kAnnually

Expert

Devens, MA, USA

Onsite position.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or applied science discipline is required
  • At least 10 years of experience managing project/program teams
  • At least 10 years of experience managing the development of technical projects
  • Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of projects or products
  • Experience in system-level design
  • Fantastic and clear communication and organizational skills
  • Resource estimation and projection
  • Strong time management skills
  • Self - motivation and autonomy
  • Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Responsibilities
  • Manage a medium to large sized development, manufacturing, R&D, or Analysis program to maintain program objectives and hold overall schedules & budget
  • Own the test planning effort for the program to include test facility identification, test article fabrication, test matrix, data collection and transfer and risk reduction activities
  • Work with CFS collaborators to ensure objectives and timelines are communicated and agreed upon. Ensure proper analysis is accomplished to predict testing results in a timely manner to inform the test, manufacturing, operations, and development programs
  • Coordinate cross department communication to maintain the master schedule for the program and to manage risk and mitigate it properly when the opportunity arises or elevate project concerns when mitigation is not an option
  • Ask the right questions of the technical team to ensure we are driving toward a test / test article that will maximize learning in a timely manner for future design efforts
  • Coordinate with the test facility to plan for data reduction and feedback on any testing results in a timely manner
  • Work with the Open Innovation department at CFS to leverage external government/industry/academia support for your project(s)
  • Coordinate within the R&D team for resources to support your project(s)
  • Act as a mentor to the R&D engineering team and impart best practices
  • Work with procurement to ensure accurate/lean system level purchases that meet your programs timelines and keep the general cost / schedule / learning cycle moving
  • Grow and lead a team of engineers through the management of and accomplishment of your project's objectives
  • Manage R&D engineering consultants associated with your project(s), internal to CFS and external
  • Manage relationships with external collaborators including but not limited to external testing facilities, MIT, other US government or international laboratories and facilities as might be required
Desired Qualifications
  • Graduate degree in an engineering discipline
  • Experience applying for and capturing government proposals, and the subsequent management of the effort with the government PM
  • Experience with utilizing University, National Laboratory, and outsourced testing and research organizations
  • Experience managing cross functional teams in a matrix environment
  • Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of project(s), schedules, milestones, tasks, budgets
  • A demonstrated history of participation in or leading the delivery of complex engineering/physics projects a la bespoke magnets, preferably superconducting
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 an effective method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine. The success of SPARC is intended to 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, focusing on delivering cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change. The ultimate goal is to provide a reliable and abundant energy source for energy providers and industries that require significant power.

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