Senior Manager, Controls Engineering

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Manager, Controls Engineering to lead the automation of manufacturing systems for HTS magnets and to shape the execution of complex machinery projects.

You will mentor a diverse engineering team, translate strategic goals into actionable plans, and ensure on-time delivery from design through commissioning and sustained operations in a high‑stakes production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead automated manufacturing systems for high-temperature superconducting magnets.
• Translate technical strategy into actionable plans and guide team through full lifecycle from design to commissioning and sustaining operations.
• Cascade vision and drive technical excellence to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced production environment.

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 $3billion 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 Senior Manager, Controls Engineering

The Senior Manager of Controls Engineering is a hands‑on leader accountable for the success of automated manufacturing systems for high‑temperature superconducting magnets. You will translate technical strategy into actionable plans, removing obstacles and guiding your team through the full lifecycle of custom machinery—from design and procurement to commissioning and sustaining operations. As a manager, you are responsible for cascading vision, driving technical excellence, and ensuring your team delivers high‑quality results in an ambitious production environment.