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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 1 month ago

Manager, Diagnostic Support Equipment

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Manager of the Diagnostic Support Equipment team will provide leadership and individual contribution to facilitate the delivery of hardware, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among various teams in the project.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Proactively identify where challenges faced by one or more instrumentation teams can be best solved by creating or modifying a common sub-system
Work with teams inside of CFS (SysEng, Safety, etc.) to path-find how to verify the designs of Diagnostic Support Equipment systems that are unique or first-of-a-kind for the Tokamak Hall or Diagnostic Labs
Ensure the completion of the design of Diagnostic Support Equipment and communicate risks and needs to the Diagnostic Team Lead
Shepherd the completion of PASY/SASY for DSE systems, communicating safety concerns, risks and needs to the Diagnostic Team
Provide line-management support to the Diagnostic Support Equipment Team, which presently consists of the system leads and dedicated engineers and designers
Assist system leads in maintaining communication and well-defined interfaces with non-DSE systems, both inside and outside of DIAG
Identify where the overall complexity in SPARC Diagnostics could be reduced through shared design solutions, and act as decision maker for ‘Tier-2’ changes relevant to support equipment
Assist the Diagnostic Team Lead in managing scope, budget and schedule risk, including approving purchase orders/engineering orders within agreed upon limits
Ensure the planning and delivery of DSE components to ensure instrumentation systems to achieve Commissioning and Operations milestones on-schedule
Will supervise a team of :10 engineers and scientists

Qualification

Engineering degreeFabricationLine management experienceBudget managementComplex task directionContext switchingLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, civil or nuclear), with advanced degrees improving the job execution
Experience in design, fabrication and installation of similar equipment for a project or facility: equipment platforms, cabling/piping, shielding
Prior experience with line management is encouraged, but candidates at a minimum must demonstrate leadership experience, e.g. leading a team to accomplish a goal/mission or to deliver a product
Ability to direct staff accomplishing complex tasks where your full understanding may not be possible
Responsibly managing a budget
Be able to maintain productivity while also experiencing high-levels of context switching
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

Benefits

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

Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems designs and develops commercial fusion energy systems to produce clean energy.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.88B
Key Investors
GoogleUS Department of EnergyTiger Global Management
2025-08-27Series B· $863M
2025-06-30Corporate Round
2024-06-06Grant· $15M

Leadership Team

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Robert Mumgaard
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
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Martin Greenwald
Cofounder
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