Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Mechanical Engineer
TLDR
Contribute to hands-on manufacturing support and design improvement for innovative fusion power plants, playing a vital role in pioneering the energy industry of the future.
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 we're 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 nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
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.
What you'll do:
Provide on-floor, hands-on manufacturing support for pilot and production lines
Assess the producibility of designs and provide continuous design improvement
Update design documentation with feedback from prototype and pilot builds
Assess non-conformances
Participate in root cause investigations
Suggest and lead prototyping efforts that reduce risk during manufacturing start-up
Create standard procedures and contribute to the creation of work instructions
Organize and lead design for manufacturing reviews
Work with production teams to improve process and/or equipment
What we're looking for:
BS in technical field - Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (ex. Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, etc)
4+ years' experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineering
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Bonus points for:
Basic CAD skills (NX preferred, any acceptable)
Expertise in AMSE Y14 GD&T principles
Experience in a production environment
Design experience of large industrial equipment
Design experience with any of the following:
Must-have requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
- Composite materials
- Welding
- Vacuum systems
- Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles
- Knowledge of quality systems and formal RCCA processes
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.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is driving the transition to fusion energy by designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. With a blend of decades of research and innovative technologies, we are positioned to lead in the development of a sustainable energy future.
- Founded
- Founded 2018
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Renewable Electricity
- Total raised
- $200M raised
Mechanical Engineer