Electrical Technician - Contract

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts is seeking a Contract Electrical Technician to join their Power Electronics team. This on-site role involves installation, configuration, and testing of prototype and production-level power electronics-based systems, crucial for fusion energy development.

The ideal candidate will have a collaborative mindset, ready to engage with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and support the implementation of new test platforms. Competitive hourly pay ranges from 35 to 45 USD.

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and configuration of power electronics systems.
• Familiarity with testing and validation processes.
• Ability to work in a team and report data to engineers.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and installation of prototype power electronics-based systems.
• Testing and validation support for production-level systems.
• Aid in the development and assembly of new test platforms.

Skills

Installation of power electronics

Testing and validation of systems

Configuration of DC battery storage systems

Team collaboration

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 Contract Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician in the Power Electronics team at CFS will work under the direction of the Lead Electrical Test Technician. Responsibilities include receipt, installation, configuration, testing, validation, and commissioning support of prototype and production level power electronics‑based converter systems and DC battery storage systems at a large scale for SPARC to produce fusion power.

Responsible for tactical implementation of tasks within the power electronics team and also support cross functional teams with technical and tactical needs. Aid in the development, assembly, and operation of new test platforms and will report test results and data to the design responsible engineers.

This role is on-site at Devens, MA for system installation & commissioning and at Somerville, MA for advanced development prototype testing.

Daily interface with the power electronics team will open opportunities to further technical skill set and ability to solve complex problems with various sub‑systems.

Compensation / salary range: 35 - 45 USD hourly.