Operations Engineer - SPARC

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, located in Harvard, MA, is looking for an Operations Engineer to take charge of operating the SPARC fusion facility. This role involves preparing, commissioning, and ensuring the functionality of systems critical to fusion power generation.

The successful candidate will have expertise in electrical distribution, HVAC, and cryogenic systems, and will assist with procedure development, troubleshooting, and training. Join a team dedicated to revolutionizing energy production.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing, commissioning, and operating complex technical systems.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, commission, and operate the SPARC fusion facility.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for plant service systems.
• Contribute to procedure development and maintenance planning.

Skills

Electrical distribution

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Cryogenic systems

Procedure development

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 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 an Operations Engineer – SPARC

Reporting to the Manager of SPARC Plant Operations, the Operations Engineer will play a key role in preparing, commissioning, and operating the SPARC fusion facility. The Operations Engineer will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for plant service systems that are the backbone of the SPARC Tokamak.

These systems include electrical distribution, cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, cryogenic systems, and other critical infrastructure. The Operations Engineer will contribute to procedure development, commissioning, maintenance planning, operations, work management, troubleshooting, testing, and training. This position requires a self‑motivated individual capable of working in a fast‑changing environment with limited oversight.

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