Full-Time

Senior Electronics Engineer

Posted on 7/16/2024

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

501-1,000 employees

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

Energy

Senior

Devens, MA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in devens, MA.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
Altium
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Electrical Engineering
  • Direct experience in the design and procurement of custom electronic assemblies from concept to completion
  • Direct experience generating electrical schematics and analyzing circuit performance
  • Proficiency integrating and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits
  • Proficiency with EDA software, including schematic capture and PCB layout and routing, particularly Altium
  • Proficiency with circuit simulation software, e.g. SPICE or equivalent
Responsibilities
  • Design high-power power convertor electronics for SPARC tokamak magnets and RF heating system
  • Design high-density signal routing electronics for in-tokamak and external plant control system applications
  • Collaborate with instrumentation and control engineers for and other key stakeholders to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirements
  • Coordinate and oversee implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of custom I&C electronics according to the project schedule
  • Manage suppliers of components and integrated subsystems of I&C electronics
  • Produce engineering deliverables such as circuit diagrams, schematics, PCB layout and routing, electronics assembly files
  • Ensure the design is completed in compliance with the Code of Record and established requirements
  • Maintain interfaces with other engineering subsystems
  • Report on and be accountable for progress to the head of I&C and the engineer responsible for the systems for which the I&C is being produced
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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