Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 2 months ago
Electrical Technician - Contract
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Electrical Technician will work under the direction of the Lead Electrical Test Technician, focusing on the installation, configuration, testing, and validation of power electronics-based systems and DC battery storage systems.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Individual contributor in electrical sub-system and system level testing and validation, knowledge in controls and programming is a plus
Ability to understand electrical schematics, general layout drawings, simulation results, specifications and engineering reports
Perform repeated sub-system level inspection, installation, configuration, and commissioning
Experience working as part of a team on advanced development and system implementation is a plus
Proactively procure or build all tools, fixtures, or manipulation equipment required for the upcoming tests per schedule
Attend design reviews and provide feedback from the test perspective to the engineering team
Assist in the testing with regards to root cause analysis and field failures is a plus
Hands on work with Low Voltage (<1000V) and Medium Voltage systems (>1000V up to 35kV)
Collaborate with engineering teams proactively to seek feedback and meet all the requirements defined
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in electrical technology or a related field in technology or equivalent certification or extensive experience with Electrical systems
2-3 years of Electrical Experience demonstrating hands on installation, testing and validation
Experience working with Low Voltage (<1000V) AC & DC systems over 120 Volts
QEW training in Low Voltage, Medium Voltage systems and Arc Flash Safety
Experience with control hardware and programmable logic controllers
NEC / NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety
Experience working with Medium Voltage (>1kV up to 35kV)
Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, standing, and 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
Preferred
Experience working as part of a team on advanced development and system implementation
Hands on work with Low Voltage (<1000V) and Medium Voltage systems (>1000V up to 35kV)
Assist in the testing with regards to root cause analysis and field failures
Lifting operations experience
Knowledge of assembling sub-systems and prototype systems
Experience with highly complex electrical systems
Experience with fast-paced and dynamic construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration builds
Experience working on complex electromechanical and/or mechanical systems
Company
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems designs and develops commercial fusion energy systems to produce clean energy.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.88BKey Investors
GoogleUS Department of EnergyTiger Global Management
2025-08-27Series B· $863M
2025-06-30Corporate Round
2024-06-06Grant· $15M
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