Manager, Fusion Diagnostics

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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.

If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as Manager Fusion Diagnostics

The SPARC Diagnostics Team is divided into three instrumentation specialist teams to facilitate the deployment of diagnostics and the development of staff. This role focuses on SPARCs ionizing radiation diagnostics which are the tools that measure neutron gamma X-ray and vacuum ultraviolet emission from the plasma. This includes the measurements that will be used to achieve CFSs nearest milestone to demonstrate Q > 1 in SPARCs first operational campaign. A more detailed overview of SPARCs diagnostics can be found at: Manager is expected to provide leadership to scientists and engineers as well as carry out some responsibilities of an individual contributor on an as needed basis. The role will evolve with the SPARC project as diagnostics move from design to operation but is envisioned to have the responsibilities listed below. Candidates will work as part of an integrated diagnostic team that includes MIT-PSFC partners and fusion community collaborators from around the world. Experience working on a tokamak or with fusion plasma diagnostics is not required and CFS welcomes applications from non-tokamak or non-fusion backgrounds that can help deliver SPARCs diagnostic capabilities.

What youll do:

• Support and strengthen the ionizing radiation diagnostics team presently consisting of the instrumentation leads engineers and designers
• Provide leadership to ensure the teams completion of the design procurement and assembly of the SPARCs ionizing radiation diagnostics (neutron gamma X-ray and vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy)
• Identify paths to reduce the complexity in SPARC diagnostics through shared design solutions or re-evaluation of potentially conservative requirements
• Assist the Diagnostic Team Lead in managing scope budget schedule and technical risk
• Manage space in the SPARC Diagnostic Labs and work with procurement to tailor QA/QC and inventory control to the specific needs of ionizing radiation diagnostics
• Help develop and review plans for integration of ionizing radiation diagnostics into SPARCs real-time and day-to-day control systems
• Help to ensure the efficient operation and use of SPARCs ionization radiation diagnostics to achieve SPARCs scientific mission
• Supervise a team of 10 engineers and scientists

What were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical aerospace civil or nuclear) with advanced degrees improving the job execution
• Have developed and delivered scientific or industrial instrumentation that utilized ionizing radiation
• Understand the basics of ionizing radiation and relevant safety issues in order to ensure these concepts are embedded in design
• Prior experience with line management is encouraged but not required but all candidates must demonstrate clear leadership experience e.g. leading a team to accomplish a goal/mission or to deliver a product
• Ability to direct staff accomplishing complex tasks over a broad range of topics
• Experience responsibly managing a budget at or above the million dollar level

Must-have requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems and cryogenics

$150000 - $225000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits . The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

Competitive compensation with equity

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

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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 were 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.

Required Experience:

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