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 working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
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 Lead Electrical Test Engineer
Lead Electrical Test Engineer – Medium Voltage reporting to the Director of Power Systems in the SPARC team at CFS. Responsible to lead and coordinate system and component level electrical testing and validation while ensuring compliance to standards and safety aspects of the designs that meets specifications, project timelines within budget allocated.
What you'll do:
- Lead electrical component level and system level testing and validation for fusion power
- Lead coordination and planning of testing required for the equipment under test (EUT) with cross functional engineering and physics teams
- Develop test plans, test procedures, test sequencing, factory acceptance test (FAT) procedures for medium voltage (1000V to 13.8kV) and low voltage (up to 1000V) systems at CFS
- Develop test methods to lead proof of concept testing with the use of prototype material to de-risk technical issues
- Collaborate with cross functional teams by participating in design reviews, define functional test requirements and pass/fail criteria
- Produce test reports, engineering reports and FAT reports for all component and system level tests. Complete peer reviews of the reports prior to release
- Ability to debug any issues during test / validation and coordination with relevant engineering teams to find a solution
- Apply best electrical safety practices & compliance standards (IEC, NEC, UL, CSA) into the test plans and procedures and subsequent testing and validation
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant field
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design and system level V&V (validation & verification) integration testing
- Proven track record with hands on experience in testing and validation of medium voltage electrical systems
- Ability to lead all test engineering activities from conception of idea till implementation in a fast-paced environment
- Hands on experience with test equipment – oscilloscopes, Ohm meters, Hi Potter, DMM, Rogowski Coils etc.
- Ability to review and understand electrical schematics, layout drawings, technical specifications
- Experience with application of compliance standards to the designs (IEC, NEC, UL, CSA)
- Experience in design, build & deployment of text fixtures for electrical system tests.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews, organize / present results to both expert and non-technical audiences
- Results driven and ability to embrace and convince stakeholders on a change in project direction in pursuit of a high-quality product release
Bonus points:
- Experience with specifying test equipment, identifying vendors and work with procurement on purchase and delivery
- Experience in practical application of electrical engineering skills to construction, manufacturing, testing and field installations
- Experience with simulation and analysis software (PSPICE, MATLAB/ Simulink etc.) to perform static and transient simulations
- Experience in problem solving, root cause analysis and field containment actions
- Experience with scaling up independent systems to a larger system to meet higher power requirements
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, climbing 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
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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.
