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 were 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 Director Materials and Processing
The Materials and Processing (M&P) Department at CFS supports design engineers supply chainand manufacturing by selecting materials unambiguously defining materials and processing routesvalidating and measuring those materials and their properties and conducting R&D to develop newmaterials and processes to enable fusion power deployment. M&P at CFS is organized around threeprimary thrusts: engineering test and characterization and the fusion materials developmentprogram. The work is undertaken in support of delivering SPARC the net energy tokamak underconstruction in Devens MA and ultimately in designing the ARC fusion power plant. These devicespose unique materials challenges including neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion high heat loads molten salt coolant systems complex component topologies high magnetic fields andhigh mechanical loading in cryogenic conditions.
We are seeking a dynamic and technically accomplished leader for Materials and thisrole you will be responsible for the strategic direction of M&P and tactical operation of a corediscipline required for fusion development and deployment. The team includes matrixed coreengineering resources deployed for product development and de-risking 1000 sqft and >$5M of hands-on characterization and process development infrastructure and world-expert scientific staffresponsible for a fusion power plant materials development roadmap. You will represent the disciplinein core company-level decision making and strategy setting defining problems for cross-functionalteams. Reporting through the Director of Technology Development you will work with other disciplinedirectors to operationalize the companys technology roadmap to fusion power plant deployment.
What youll do:
Building and leading a team of 40 engineers scientists and technicians across multiple working locations and shifts
Prioritizing and balancing the deployment of M&P staff across product teams and development projects
Mentor and develop leaders in Engineering Test and Characterization and Fusion Materials Program verticals of the department
Manage multi-million operational budgets to simultaneously support design manufacturing and research and development activities
Setting strategic priorities for groups within the M&P department
Communicating technical outcomes department KPIs and overall strategy to executives and other technical leadership
Executing high-impact technical decision making and backstopping the decision making of vertical leads and department staff
Provide continuous de-risking services to all company projects through internal and external development and test cycles
Maintaining a team culture of curiosity technical excellence and consistency of delivery
With other domain Directors in Technology Development influence the long-term strategic development of the directorate ensuring that M&P is delivering the highest leverage capabilities to the company at the right time
Interface with key cross functional stakeholders including core engineering design supply chain and manufacturing to ensure timely resolution to emerging technical challenges
With supply chain influence long-term procurement strategy by translating product requirements to material inputs evaluated across global capacities
What were looking for:
Bachelors degree in materials engineering welding engineering nuclear engineering chemical engineering or similar
At least 12 years experience in materials and process engineering with 10 years in leadership roles
Managing teams across multiple core technical competencies
Experience working with design teams in collaborative materials and process selection under ambiguous requirements
Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of projects (JIRA preferred)
Experience building justifying and managing budgets for both projects and standard work centers
Strong communication and organizational skills
Performing engineering resource estimation and maintaining team accountability for deliverables
Experience making and justifying decisions in fast paced engineering settings
Experience in developing and maintaining a strong safety culture across all teams and work centers
Strong time management skills
Self - motivation and autonomy
Bonus points for:
Deep technical experience in multiple disciplines of materials and processing
Taking under-defined problems and driving them to a state of completion
Operating in a flexible service-oriented matrix engineering team
Must-have Requirements:
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 strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage and cryogenics
Willingness to travel occasionally (periodic travel up to 15%) or do required nights/weekends/on-call
$170000 - $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
13 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
#LI-Onsite
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.
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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 were working with policymakers and su...
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 were 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 Director Materials and Processing
The Materials and Processing (M&P) Department at CFS supports design engineers supply chainand manufacturing by selecting materials unambiguously defining materials and processing routesvalidating and measuring those materials and their properties and conducting R&D to develop newmaterials and processes to enable fusion power deployment. M&P at CFS is organized around threeprimary thrusts: engineering test and characterization and the fusion materials developmentprogram. The work is undertaken in support of delivering SPARC the net energy tokamak underconstruction in Devens MA and ultimately in designing the ARC fusion power plant. These devicespose unique materials challenges including neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion high heat loads molten salt coolant systems complex component topologies high magnetic fields andhigh mechanical loading in cryogenic conditions.
We are seeking a dynamic and technically accomplished leader for Materials and thisrole you will be responsible for the strategic direction of M&P and tactical operation of a corediscipline required for fusion development and deployment. The team includes matrixed coreengineering resources deployed for product development and de-risking 1000 sqft and >$5M of hands-on characterization and process development infrastructure and world-expert scientific staffresponsible for a fusion power plant materials development roadmap. You will represent the disciplinein core company-level decision making and strategy setting defining problems for cross-functionalteams. Reporting through the Director of Technology Development you will work with other disciplinedirectors to operationalize the companys technology roadmap to fusion power plant deployment.
What youll do:
Building and leading a team of 40 engineers scientists and technicians across multiple working locations and shifts
Prioritizing and balancing the deployment of M&P staff across product teams and development projects
Mentor and develop leaders in Engineering Test and Characterization and Fusion Materials Program verticals of the department
Manage multi-million operational budgets to simultaneously support design manufacturing and research and development activities
Setting strategic priorities for groups within the M&P department
Communicating technical outcomes department KPIs and overall strategy to executives and other technical leadership
Executing high-impact technical decision making and backstopping the decision making of vertical leads and department staff
Provide continuous de-risking services to all company projects through internal and external development and test cycles
Maintaining a team culture of curiosity technical excellence and consistency of delivery
With other domain Directors in Technology Development influence the long-term strategic development of the directorate ensuring that M&P is delivering the highest leverage capabilities to the company at the right time
Interface with key cross functional stakeholders including core engineering design supply chain and manufacturing to ensure timely resolution to emerging technical challenges
With supply chain influence long-term procurement strategy by translating product requirements to material inputs evaluated across global capacities
What were looking for:
Bachelors degree in materials engineering welding engineering nuclear engineering chemical engineering or similar
At least 12 years experience in materials and process engineering with 10 years in leadership roles
Managing teams across multiple core technical competencies
Experience working with design teams in collaborative materials and process selection under ambiguous requirements
Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of projects (JIRA preferred)
Experience building justifying and managing budgets for both projects and standard work centers
Strong communication and organizational skills
Performing engineering resource estimation and maintaining team accountability for deliverables
Experience making and justifying decisions in fast paced engineering settings
Experience in developing and maintaining a strong safety culture across all teams and work centers
Strong time management skills
Self - motivation and autonomy
Bonus points for:
Deep technical experience in multiple disciplines of materials and processing
Taking under-defined problems and driving them to a state of completion
Operating in a flexible service-oriented matrix engineering team
Must-have Requirements:
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 strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage and cryogenics
Willingness to travel occasionally (periodic travel up to 15%) or do required nights/weekends/on-call
$170000 - $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
13 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
#LI-Onsite
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.
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