Commonwealth Fusion Systems is hiring a
Cryostat Manager

Summary

The job description is for a Cryostat Manager position at CFS, a company focused on delivering fusion power to combat climate change. The role involves managing the schedule, resources, budget, and status reporting for the SPARC cryostat project, coordinating with teams, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and working closely with the ARC team.

Requirements

• A Bachelor level education in mechanical (or similar) engineering
• 8 years experience in a related technical context
• Experience in design, analysis and fabrication of large welded structures; or large capital equipment
• Experience with the design, analysis and installation of components in a high vacuum environment
• Experience with design and analysis tools
• An ability to clearly express and critique ideas
• Attention to detail with an ability to pivot between topics multiple times per day
• Ability to understand and manage interface issues that bridge complex engineering and physics topics

Responsibilities

• Manage schedule, resources, budget, and status reporting for the ongoing design and analysis of the SPARC cryostat, thermal shield, and accessory components
• Coordinate the work of the team to ensure the design, analysis, procurement, manufacturing, and assembly is achieved on time and on budget
• Ensure emerging interface conflicts with others are addressed timely
• Ensure integration of accessory and tenant components as well as shielding
• Work with Procurement to establish a manufacturing, vendor oversight, acceptance criteria and testing plans
• Work with the Pre-Assembly and Assembly teams to ensure work instructions and acceptance
• Manage a team of engineers and contractors

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience having worked under a formal program for quality assurance and quality control
• Experience integrating components subject to electromagnetic and thermal transients
• Experience with NX or Creo; and Ansys

Benefits

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