Job Description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Diagnostician to contribute to the assembly of the SPARC tokamak, aiming to achieve net fusion energy. The role involves shepherding diagnostic sub-systems through design, integration, and commissioning, collaborating with a team to deliver measurements on a fast timeline. CFS encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd diagnostic sub-systems through final design
• Integrate technical input from experts
• Develop assembly, installation, calibration, and commissioning plans
• Integrate diagnostic into plant-level and real-time plasma control systems
• Participate in testing and operation of diagnostic systems
• Contribute to a strong safety culture
• Collaborate with designers and analysts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field
• Participation in the design of a scientific instrument for magnetically confined fusion
• Demonstrated use of scientific instruments for operational/research missions
• Software development skills (Python, Matlab, C++)
• Hands-on knowledge of diagnostic systems
• Ability to understand engineering and physics concepts

Benefits

• No benefits