Commonwealth Fusion Systems
R&D Engineer - Magnets
About this role
Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks an R&D Engineer to support development and validation of next-generation NINT high-temperature superconducting magnets for fusion power plants. This role involves executing test campaigns, troubleshooting production issues, and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to advance fusion energy technology on an accelerated timeline.
What you'll do
- Execute development test campaigns for NINT HTS magnet technology
- Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts through analysis and testing
- Resolve technical issues with SPARC NINT magnets in production and commissioning phases
- Collaborate across mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids, and systems engineering teams
- Challenge and refine test requirements, risks, and objectives with stakeholders
- Support tokamak integration and commissioning activities
What they're looking for
- Mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Electrical engineering knowledge
- Materials science understanding
- Fluids engineering
- Systems engineering
- Test design and execution
- Root cause analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Mission-driven work on fusion energy technology
- Access to cutting-edge HTS magnet research
- Collaboration with leading fusion company
- Multidisciplinary learning environment
- Involvement in SPARC tokamak development
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops next-generation fusion power technology, including high-temperature superconducting magnets and the SPARC fusion power demonstrator. The company is hiring R&D engineers, test engineers, mechanical engineers, and metrology specialists to advance fusion energy development through rigorous testing, innovative fluid systems design, manufacturing optimization, and precision measurement of complex reactor components.
View all jobs at Commonwealth Fusion SystemsLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience with superconducting magnet systems or cryogenic testing.
- Tell us about a time you had to troubleshoot a complex technical issue across multiple engineering disciplines.