Commonwealth Fusion Systems
fusion energy
StaffFuelCycle&BlanketTestEngineer
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“Staff Fuel Cycle & Blanket Test Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: operation, testing, and maintenance of laboratory systems for fusion fuel cycle and molten salt technology development, building new capabilities in day-to-day operations of gas handling & molten salt test facilities, general test leadership for SPARC operations, development of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrating completed systems. technical leader in the operation, testing, and maintenance of labo”
Industry & Context.
independent problem solving ability; approach new problems with creativity
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, Operate chainfalls & rigging equipment for repair/maintenance operations for gas processing equipment, Perform activities such as typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time, Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics, Willingness to travel occasionally or do required nights/weekends/on-call, Operations will eventually multiple shifts - must be flexible on working hours during peak operations, compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MS in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, aerospace, materials), physics, chemistry, or a related field, 10 years of experience, Experience building and executing testing in an R&D setting, Experience working collaboratively in a laboratory setting with techs and senior scientists, Experience with rigorous data management, Experience writing clear lab reports and similar documentation, Generation of formal presentations & ability to succinctly summarize findings for a range of audiences, Attention to detail, safety, and organization to execute tests with good controls, Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others, Ability to clearly express and critique ideas, Excellent communication and organizational skills, Independent problem solving ability, & able to approach new problems with creativity, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, Operate chainfalls & rigging equipment for repair/maintenance operations for gas processing equipment, Perform activities such as typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time, Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics, Willingness to travel occasionally or do required nights/weekends/on-call, Operations will eventually multiple shifts - must be flexible on working hours during peak operations, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
Nice to Have
10+ years work experience in a laboratory setting, Experience working with high purity gases, Glovebox operations & PPE use for hazardous material handling, Experience with analytical equipment and building high vacuum systems, Confluence, JIRA tools, Ability to interpret P&ID layouts & HMI indications for plant status
What You'll Do.
technical leader in the operation
and maintenance of laboratory systems for fusion fuel cycle and molten salt technology development
building new capabilities in the day-to-day operations of the gas handling & molten salt test facilities
general test leadership for SPARC operations
development of test plans
commissioning procedures
and integrating the completed systems to bring to a fully operational state
completion of job assignments in support of facility commissioning & testing in a highly independent manner
providing test result summaries to program leads
Director of Fuel Cycle & Blanket Technology
directly contribute to or lead major system test campaigns
support training & development of new operators in tritium handling systems
operation of balance of plant & general lab equipment
infrastructure support
commissioning activities
and execution of test plans
building expertise within a growing team
helping scale operations by contributing to training programs
contributing to team leadership while working closely with the Tritium Program lead and Blanket Program lead to design
commission and run test campaigns
operation & general upkeep of gas handling & molten salt facility systems & laboratory equipment
contributing to integrated system commissioning & build expertise in hazardous material facility operations at a technical level
owning preventative maintenance on assigned lab equipment as needed & trending maintenance needs across the gas handling & molten salt testing facilities
& authoring operations procedures
documenting facility learnings & contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working collaboratively in a laboratory setting with techs and senior scientists; working effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others; working closely with the Tritium Program lead and Blanket Program lead to design, commission and run test campaigns
Communication Scope
writing clear lab reports and similar documentation; generation of formal presentations; ability to succinctly summarize findings for a range of audiences; ability to clearly express and critique ideas; excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description 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, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as Staff Fuel Cycle & Blanket Test Engineer The Staff Fuel Cycle & Blanket Test Engineer will be a technical leader in the operation, testing, and maintenance of laboratory systems for fusion fuel cycle and molten salt technology development. The responsibilities of this role will be primarily focused on building new capabilities in the day-to-day operations of the gas handling & molten salt test facilities, and general test leadership for SPARC operations. Development of test plans, commissioning procedures, and integrating the completed systems to bring to a fully operational state are key responsibilities of the position. Job assignments in support of facility commissioning & testing should be completed in a highly independent manner, while also providing test result summaries to the Tritium and Blanket program leads, Director of Fuel Cycle & Blanket Technology, & Test Manager for general awareness of system state(s). This position will directly contribute to or lead major system test campaigns, while also working with the Test Manager to support training & development of new operators in tritium handling systems, operation of balance of plant & general lab equipment. ## What
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