Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Talent acquisition coordinator - contract

Join Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, Massachusetts as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator. Support recruitment by scheduling interviews, managing candidates, and providing excellent candidate experiences. This contract role offers a dynamic environment in fusion energy with opportunities to engage directly with candidates and hiring teams.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, Massachusetts, United States On-site Contract position USD 35–39 per hour UTC-05:00

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Company Overview

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)

Cambridge, MA, United States

2018

Approximately 430 employees (source: zoominfo.com). Revenue figures vary, with reports indicating $211.3 million or $31.7 million, though as a pre-revenue fusion developer focused on R&D, these may reflect funding or operations rather than sales.

What They Do

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is a pioneering private fusion energy company that specializes in tokamak-based magnetic confinement fusion. Founded as a spinout from MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, CFS focuses on utilizing high-temperature superconducting magnets to achieve commercial net energy production (source: cfs.energy). The company has made significant strides in its technology, particularly with the development of compact fusion machines that leverage decades of tokamak science. Their flagship projects, SPARC and ARC, aim to demonstrate net energy gain and commercial viability in the coming years (source: cfs.energy).

Projects & Track Record

CFS is currently engaged in several groundbreaking projects, most notably the construction of SPARC, which is set to be the world's first net-energy fusion machine. Located at their Fusion Energy Campus in Devens, Massachusetts, SPARC aims to demonstrate net energy gain by the late 2020s (source: cfs.energy). Additionally, CFS is planning the ARC project, a 400 MW-class grid-scale tokamak power plant designed for commercial deployment in the early 2030s. These projects are underpinned by significant technological advancements, including the successful testing of the central solenoid magnet module (CSMC) in November 2024, which confirmed the manufacturability of critical components for SPARC (source: zoominfo.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, CFS has made remarkable progress, including the opening of its Devens Fusion Energy Campus on February 10, 2023, which was attended by notable figures such as U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm (source: cfs.energy). The company has also secured substantial funding, raising $863 million in August 2024, building on a previous $1.8 billion round in May 2023, bringing total funding to over $2 billion (source: wbjournal.com). Furthermore, CFS announced its first commercial power plant site in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which will be independently financed and operated, with plans for grid connection in the early 2030s (source: zoominfo.com).

Working There

CFS offers a range of roles across various disciplines, including fusion science, engineering, manufacturing, and materials science. The majority of their workforce is based at the Devens campus, which has grown to over 430 employees (source: cfs.energy). The company culture emphasizes rapid execution and transparency, attracting top talent from the fusion and manufacturing sectors. Key executives include Co-Founder and CEO Bob Mumgaard, along with other leaders in operations and science, indicating a strong demand for expertise in tough tech and physics (source: nasdaqprivatemarket.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, the scale-up and investor backing suggest competitive packages for high-caliber roles in a mission-driven environment (source: cfs.energy). Job seekers are encouraged to monitor their careers page for openings related to SPARC and ARC advancements.


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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. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We're in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we've raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now 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.

If that's you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Talent Acquisition is looking for a coordinator to join the team and support the hiring process through recruitment tasks including scheduling interviews, posting jobs to external boards, helping manage candidates in the applicant tracking system (ATS), and meeting and greeting candidates at our office in Devens, MA. This coordinator will join a team of 8 members including recruiters and coordinators.

What you'll do

  • Consistently provide a world-class candidate experience for all applicants at every stage in the Talent Acquisition process
  • Schedule Video or On-Site interviews for candidates including the arrangement of any necessary travel
  • Greet and host the interviewees as their primary point of contact for the day; often juggling several on-sites daily
  • Support the organization's sourcing efforts opening up the top end of the recruiting funnel using the usual tools in addition to creative sources
  • Schedule and facilitate intake and debrief discussions with hiring managers, interview teams and recruiters
  • Help maintain the Lever Applicant Tracking System with data entry, reporting and managing a very active pipeline of talent
  • Meet and greet candidates at our office in Devens, MA

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma
  • A natural ability to multi-task and easily prioritize competing priorities
  • Sound judgment and situational awareness while being the first CFS point of contact
  • Excellent organization skills and demonstrated proficiency using various communication tools
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience using Lever or other Applicant Tracking Systems
  • The ability to accurately and consistently tell the CFS story as it continually evolves while properly setting expectations at all times during the process
  • Highly responsive customer service attitude, internally and externally
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Must-have Requirements

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or 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 or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

$35 - $39 an hour

This is a contract position.

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.

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About the role

June 18, 2026

Contract position

Company

June 19, 2026

On-site

USD 35–39 per hour

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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  •  Devens, Massachusetts, United States

Entry-level

UTC-05:00