Diagnostician

What You'll Do

• Shepherd SPARC diagnostic sub-systems through final design, working with a team of scientists, designers, analysts and engineers
• Integrate technical input from experts in the SPARC team to ensure diagnostic designs will be usable to achieve SPARC’s mission goals
• Develop the diagnostic’s assembly, installation, calibration and commissioning plans to ensure SPARC is able to achieve first plasma on-schedule
• Integrate the diagnostic into the plant-level and real-time plasma control systems
• Participate in the testing and operation of diagnostic systems that balances learning how to operate SPARC with obtaining physics results as quickly as possible
• Contribute to a strong safety culture
• Collaborate with CFS designers and analysts as well as provide feedback to academic partners providing input to SPARC diagnostic designs

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, civil or nuclear)
• Participated in the design of a new or upgraded scientific instrument of the scale and complexity of those used in magnetically confined fusion
• Demonstrated examples of using scientific instruments to support an operational and/or research mission
• Developed software using Python, Matlab, C++ or equivalent for analysis of experimental data and automation of lab equipment
• Relevant hands-on knowledge/skills specific to diagnostic systems listed in summary (e.g. vacuum systems, lasers, calibration sources, etc.)
• Ability to understand concepts and tradeoffs that bridge engineering and physics

Bonus Points For

• Participated in the design and implementation of a plasma diagnostic for a magnetically confined fusion experiment at University-scale or above

Must-have Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as 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

Pay & Benefits

$110,000 - $185,000 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

At 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. 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.

Job Location

Devens, MA

Employment Type

Full-time

Application Instructions

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