R&D Engineer - Magnets

Responsibilities

• Develop new HTS magnet designs and associated subsystems, including R&D test samples and manufacturing processes
• Design, build, and commission test equipment to achieve R&D campaign objectives
• Perform structural, electrical, and thermal analyses to support sample design and predict test results
• Support the production, integration, and commissioning of SPARC NINT coils
• Collaborate with I&C engineers to develop instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Maintain technical documentation including design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, and CAD assemblies
• Develop custom tools to analyze generated data and present results through trade studies and technical reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar) or applied physics
• 2+ years of experience as an R&D or test engineer designing and commissioning complex electromechanical systems
• Proficiency with CAD design software such as Siemens NX or equivalent
• Familiarity with electromagnetic fundamentals (voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, etc.)
• Strong data reduction and analysis skills
• Experience selecting and utilizing instrumentation (thermocouples, sensors, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a facility with industrial hazards (high voltage, cryogenics, strong magnets)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modeling/analysis software such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or PLECS
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data processing
• Experience with high voltage/high current power equipment or cryogenic systems
• Experience designing fluid systems (P&IDs) or high vacuum equipment
• Experience developing manufacturing processes for production hand-off

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide holidays and flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days and generous parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities

About the Company

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 are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants to build the energy industry of the future.