Operations Engineer

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 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 an Operations Engineer - SPARC

Reporting to the Manager of SPARC Plant Operations, the Operations Engineer will play a key role in preparing, commissioning, and operating the SPARC fusion facility. The Operations Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for plant service systems that are the backbone of the SPARC Tokamak.

These systems include electrical distribution, cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, cryogenic systems, and other critical infrastructure. The Operations Engineer will contribute to procedure development, commissioning, maintenance planning, operations, work management, troubleshooting, testing, and training. This position requires a self-motivated individual capable of working in a fast-changing environment with limited oversight.

What you'll do

• Operate, maintain, and test equipment, components, and systems associated with plant operations
• Troubleshoot assigned systems and equipment, including cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, liquid nitrogen, cryogenic plant, and electrical distribution
• Coordinate, oversee, and/or perform field work activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution
• Operate plant equipment in compliance with established safety protocols
• Perform switching and tagging (LOTO) to support site maintenance and operations
• Develop new operating procedures for systems being designed, built, and commissioned
• Create maintenance plans for new systems to ensure long-term reliability
• Support training efforts to prepare operations staff for safe and effective plant operations

What we're looking for

• High School Graduate/GED or Bachelors degree
• 5+ years in operations at complex facilities
• Comprehensive understanding and application of engineering principles and theory of operation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems associated with facility operations
• Experience with electrical environments
• Qualified Lockout Tagout (LOTO) / Tagging Program
• Complex facility operations (power plant, oil & gas, LNG, etc.)
• Safety-conscious mindset with demonstrated strong safety background
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skill to permit analysis and evaluation of system problems and the ability to apply knowledge and the use of procedures to the operation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excels in a constantly changing environment and is able to learn new things quickly

Bonus points for

• Experience in radiological environments
• Experience with Cryogenic Systems
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field
• Strong background in Human Performance
• Experience with low voltage & high voltage electrical systems
• Software controls development experience
• Experience with large cooling water systems

Must-have Requirements

• Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
• 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

$90,000 - $145,000 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
• 12.5 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.