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Principal RF Systems Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 150000 - 225000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 suppliers and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised $4 billion of capital making us the largest and leading 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 a Principal RF Systems Engineer
SPARC sustains fusion reactions by feeding >25MW of 120MHz RF power into the tokamak to heat the plasma to 100 million Kelvin. We need a Principal RF Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in building the most powerful RF plant in the world.
At this level you are a highly influential architect of the system. You will help drive the high-level technical direction while remaining deeply hands-on taking a central role in the integration of high-power electronics solid-state amplification and complex transmission networks to ensure SPARC achieves net energy.
For more information on the SPARC RF plant see the SPARC journal papers here:
What youll do:
- Shape System Architecture: Play a critical role in the end-to-end design and integration strategy for RF plants for tokamaks collaborating with other senior engineers to ensure seamless interaction between RF sources matching networks and the dynamic plasma load
- Guide Solid-State & Electronics Integration: Act as a key driver in the architecture and design of the electronics ecosystems required to integrate massive distributed RF systems with a heavy emphasis on solid-state amplifier technology and associated power supplies
- Spearhead Instrumentation & Control (I&C): Take the initiative in designing and integrating advanced RF signal detection measurement circuits and embedded digital controllers that interface seamlessly with SPARCs central data collection systems
- Tame High-Power Delivery: Serve as a central figure in the hands-on design integration and optimization of critical high-power transmission components specifically large-diameter coax lines and dynamic impedance matching networks
- Hands-on Technical Mentorship: Act as a senior technical authority on the floor. You will be actively involved in commissioning equipment troubleshooting the most complex system-level hardware discrepancies and organically mentoring junior engineers to elevate the entire RF teams capabilities
What were looking for:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or a related field (Masters or Ph.D. strongly preferred for this level)
- Experience: 15 years of hands-on experience in high-power RF systems radar particle accelerators or heavy industrial power electronics
- RF Fundamentals Expertise: Proven intuition for high-power RF environments specifically hands-on experience measuring forward and reflected RF power diagnosing RF arcs and designing the timing and electronics to mitigate them
- Electronics & Design: Exceptional skills in RF circuit and electronics design (Altium or similar) specifically geared toward instrumentation sensing control and system integration. Experience in EMI/EMC mitigation to ensure sensitive timing and RF detection circuits operate reliably within extreme high-power high-noise environments
- Advanced Simulation: High proficiency in RF/Microwave simulation software (CST HFSS etc.) to validate architectural decisions before physical integration
- Cross-Disciplinary Fluency: A strong systems-level understanding of modern high-performance embedded digital controllers high speed communications and fundamentals of mechanical/thermal design to interface effectively with cross-functional teams
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as stooping climbing 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
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
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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:
Staff IC
