Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Company

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. We’re working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer reporting to the Manager of Power Electronics in the Pulsed Electrical Distribution System (PEDS) team at CFS, you will lead and coordinate electrical design projects and interface with cross-functional stakeholders. Your role ensures high-quality design releases that meet specifications, project timelines, and budget allocations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex high power electrical designs for SPARC’s pulsed power system
• Develop technical requirements for vendor electrical equipment based on simulations and analysis of the SPARC power system
• Develop test methods and test plans to qualify newly developed electrical designs
• Lead the installation, test, and operations handover for electrical designs
• Lead electrical work package releases (equipment list, drawings, schematics)
• Apply core electrical engineering knowledge and experience to design high power systems (including but not limited to switchgear, transformers, reactors, semiconductor devices, cooling systems, and control systems)
• Develop control narratives, concept of operations, and commissioning procedures for newly developed electrical systems
• Interface with SPARC cross-functional teams including R&D, physics, construction, manufacturing, software, test, compliance & commissioning, etc. to ensure all requirements are met
• Support critical procurement contracts & vendor coordination
• Apply best electrical safety practices & compliance standards in design and implementation
• Work on advanced development to develop in-house electrical power technologies for the future of CFS

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (or) a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience with power electronics-based systems
• Ability to lead a technical team from conception of idea till implementation in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience leading teams while also contributing technically to engineering projects
• Proven track record in design and implementation of power systems in the electrical power industry
• Extensive experience with Medium Voltage & Low Voltage systems (AC/DC power distribution, power conversion, energy storage solutions)
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis backed with validation via functional testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews, organize and present results to both expert and non-technical audiences
• Results-driven and ability to embrace and convince stakeholders on a change in design direction in pursuit of a high-quality product release
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Perform activities such as standing, typing, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on power systems and/or power electronics
• Experience in practical application of electrical engineering skills to construction, manufacturing, testing, and field installations
• Experience with energy storage (batteries, capacitors, etc.) is a plus
• Experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and field containment actions
• Experience with hands-on prototype build, prototype testing, and documentation of results is a plus

Benefits

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this full-time position reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience.