Junior Lab Technician - Fusion Research & Field Ops

Acceleron Fusion, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Retirement with company contribution

Stock options

Paid time off

11 company holidays

Job summary

Acceleron Fusion, a Cambridge, MA startup focused on muon-catalyzed fusion research, seeks a Junior/Associate Lab Technician to build and assemble parts for cutting-edge research equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and vacuum systems in a dynamic, startup environment.

The role offers hands-on fabrication, machining, and validation work, with opportunities to travel internationally for collaboration at partner labs.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or comparable work experience in a technical lab or manufacturing environment.
• A maker history with a portfolio of projects you’ve built or worked on.
• Familiarity with CAD software; CNC machining or strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a small, close-knit team.
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage wiring and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Experimental Assembly & Monitoring: Build and assemble precision components, leak-test vacuum hardware, and assist in monitoring experiments during active runs.
• Fabrication & Machining: Program and operate CNC mills, lathes, and 3D printers to create prototype parts. Training available for advanced CNC workflows.
• Shop Stewardship: Help in setup, organization, and safety of the Cambridge machine shop.
• Field Integration: Travel with the team for several weeks per year to install, align, and troubleshoot systems at partner labs.
• Design Support: Collaborate with scientists and engineers to improve designs for manufacturability.

Skills

Maker history

CAD software

Troubleshooting

Low-voltage wiring

Communication skills

Education

Physics/Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering degree or related experience

Tools

CAD software

CNC machining

Solidworks

Job description

Acceleron Fusion, a Cambridge, MA startup focused on muon-catalyzed fusion research, seeks a Junior/Associate Lab Technician to build and assemble parts for cutting-edge research equipment. You will work across mechanical, electrical, chemical, and vacuum systems in a dynamic, startup environment.

The role offers hands-on fabrication, machining, and validation work, with opportunities to travel internationally for collaboration at partner labs.