{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9190e63e672bf7129b3dea8b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9190e63e672bf7129b3dea8b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9190e63e672bf7129b3dea8b","title":"R&D Test Engineer - Electrical Power Systems","description":"About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:\n\nCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.\n\nCombining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.\n\nWe’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.\n\nNow 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.\n\nIf that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.\n\nJoin the power movement as an R&D Test Engineer\n\nThe role of a Test Engineer is to seamlessly flex between multiple disciplines and groups to effectively execute tests and projects on aggressive schedules supporting Commonwealth Fusion System’s mission. This engineer will be primarily responsible for testing and retiring risks for CFS’ HTS magnets. They must have a fundamental understanding of mechanical, electrical, materials, fluids and software engineering, or some combination thereof. This role in particular emphasizes electrical power systems used to test HTS magnets. They will be responsible for the design, analysis, build, commissioning and maintenance of high current and high voltage electrical equipment. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve their test campaigns. It is also the role of the test engineer to constantly push and challenge the requirements, risks, and test objectives that they are given to help the combined stakeholders come to a consensus on why the planned test is required and what data is deemed essential for the outcome to be achieved.\n\nWhat you'll do:\nDesign, analyze, review, procure and build test equipment for energizing superconducting magnets\nContribute to ground-up design of electrical testing infrastructure in new testing facilities\nDevelop test plans highlighting the test objectives, key data that are needed and the instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain this data. Ensure data is reliable\nUnderstand, challenge and maintain well-documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test\nIdentify and mitigate safety hazards associated with test equipment. Produce safety documentation such as job hazard assessments and test readiness reviews\nMaintain documentation, schedule and budgets for the test campaign. Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, and operations software\nTroubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation\nIterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency\nPerform analyses for the system predicting results and develop custom tools to analyze generated data. Compile test results clearly for review\nLead anomaly investigations and their resolution, and present results to a team of physicists and engineers\nExecute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context. Provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure that can be scaled for multiple applications\nWhat we're looking for:\nBachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, or applied physics degree\n5+ years experience designing/building/commissioning specialized electrical apparatus or equipment\n2+ years using electrical analysis software such as PLECS, LTSPICE, ETAP, Simulink or similar\nAptitude for applying electromagnetic fundamentals to understand system behavior, such as: parasitic inductance/capacitance, EMI coupling, dielectric breakdown, etc\nFamiliarity with electrical standards such as building codes (NEC/NFPA 70), personnel safety (OSHA, NFPA 70E), equipment safety standards (IEC, IEEE, etc)\nExperience working with high-power electronics, such as rectifiers, DC/DC converters, inverters, etc\nExperience working with stored energy devices such as batteries and supercapacitors\nExcellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with great attention to detail\nStrong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes\nEffective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences\nHigh self-motivation and drive to execute quickly\nA can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn\nCollaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems\nAbility to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems\nWillingness to challenge the status quo in search of better, more efficient methods\nExperience with designing and commissioning new test facilities\nExperience with developing and executing test procedures\nBonus points for:\nExperience with thermal or electromagnetic FEA software.\nExperience using NX and Teamcenter to manage CAD assemblies\nExperience with schematic or PCB design software such as AutoCAD, SkyCAD, Altium, etc\nExperience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting\nMust-have requirements:\nAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs\nPerform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time\nDedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics\nWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally\n\nSalary 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:\n\n• Competitive compensation with equity\n• 13 Company-wide Holidays\n• Flexible vacation days\n• 10 sick days\n• Generous parental leave policy\n• Health, dental, and vision insurance\n• 401(k) with employer matching\n• Professional growth opportunities\n• Team-building activities\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAt CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws\"). 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This role in particular emphasizes electrical power systems used to test HTS magnets. They will be responsible for the design, analysis, build, commissioning and maintenance of high current and high voltage electrical equipment. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve their test campaigns. It is also the role of the test engineer to constantly push and challenge the requirements, risks, and test objectives that they are given to help the combined stakeholders come to a consensus on why the planned test is required and what data is deemed essential for the outcome to be achieved.\n\nWhat you'll do:\nDesign, analyze, review, procure and build test equipment for energizing superconducting magnets\nContribute to ground-up design of electrical testing infrastructure in new testing facilities\nDevelop test plans highlighting the test objectives, key data that are needed and the instrumentation and controls necessary to obtain this data. Ensure data is reliable\nUnderstand, challenge and maintain well-documented requirements and risks for the system or component under test\nIdentify and mitigate safety hazards associated with test equipment. Produce safety documentation such as job hazard assessments and test readiness reviews\nMaintain documentation, schedule and budgets for the test campaign. Documentation includes: design reviews, wiring lists, P&IDs, schematics, CAD assemblies, drawings, and operations software\nTroubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning and operation\nIterate on designs, equipment and operations for repeat tests to improve test efficiency\nPerform analyses for the system predicting results and develop custom tools to analyze generated data. Compile test results clearly for review\nLead anomaly investigations and their resolution, and present results to a team of physicists and engineers\nExecute plans for future expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts, always having a vision for scalability of systems into a larger context. 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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:\n\n• Competitive compensation with equity\n• 13 Company-wide Holidays\n• Flexible vacation days\n• 10 sick days\n• Generous parental leave policy\n• Health, dental, and vision insurance\n• 401(k) with employer matching\n• Professional growth opportunities\n• Team-building activities\n\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAt CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.\n\nWe value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. 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