Senior R&D Technical Project Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA 01434, US• Full Time

Posted 2 hours ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$140,000–$200,000/year

Job Description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

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 Senior R&D Technical Project Manager

The R&D Technical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing one or more technical projects within the CFS R&D division. There are a wide range of projects within R&D, spanning all of the subsystems that make up fusion devices and superconducting magnet systems. Projects will be targeted towards SPARC, ARC, and application magnets.

What you'll do:

Manage a medium to large sized development, manufacturing, R&D, or Analysis program to maintain program objectives and hold overall schedules & budget

Own the test planning effort for the program to include test facility identification, test article fabrication, test matrix, data collection and transfer and risk reduction activities

Work with CFS collaborators to ensure objectives and timelines are communicated and agreed upon. Ensure proper analysis is accomplished to predict testing results in a timely manner to inform the test, manufacturing, operations, and development programs

Coordinate cross department communication to maintain the master schedule for the program and to manage risk and mitigate it properly when the opportunity arises or elevate project concerns when mitigation is not an option.

Ask the right questions of the technical team to ensure we are driving toward a test / test article that will maximize learning in a timely manner for future design efforts

Coordinate with the test facility to plan for data reduction and feedback on any testing results in a timely manner

Work with the Open Innovation department at CFS to leverage external government/industry/academia support for your project(s)

Coordinate within the R&D team for resources to support your project(s)

Act as a mentor to the R&D engineering team and impart best practices

Work with procurement to ensure accurate/lean system level purchases that meet your programs timelines and keep the general cost / schedule / learning cycle moving

Grow and lead a team of engineers through the management of and accomplishment of your project's objectives

Manage R&D engineering consultants associated with your project(s), internal to CFS and external

Manage relationships with external collaborators including but not limited to external testing facilities, MIT, other US government or international laboratories and facilities as might be required

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or applied science discipline is required

At least 5 years of hands-on experience as the responsible engineer or technical contributor, with direct accountability for delivering complex engineering projects

At least 5+ years of experience managing complex hardware development projects, with a strong engineering background and the ability to contribute to technical discussions, system architecture, and cross-functional hardware design trade-offs

Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of projects or products

Experience in system-level design

Fantastic and clear communication and organizational skills

Resource estimation and projection

Strong time management skills

Self - motivation and autonomy

Bonus points for:

Graduate degree in an engineering discipline

Experience applying for and capturing government proposals, and the subsequent management of the effort with the government PM

Experience with utilizing University, National Laboratory, and outsourced testing and research organizations

Experience managing cross functional teams in a matrix environment

Experience using project/product management tools and tracking of project(s), schedules, milestones, tasks, budgets

A demonstrated history of participation in or leading the delivery of complex engineering/physics projects a la bespoke magnets, preferably superconducting

Must-have Requirements:

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

#LI-Onsite

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.