Senior R&D Technical Project Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior R&D Technical Project Manager to oversee one or more technical projects within the R&D division, spanning subsystems that make up fusion devices and superconducting magnet systems for SPARC, ARC, and related magnets.

The role requires coordinating schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications across engineering teams and external suppliers to deliver on ambitious fusion energy projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex R&D projects in hardware or systems engineering.
• Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage schedules, risks, and budgets in technical programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more R&D projects within the R&D division.
• Coordinate timelines across subsystems (fusion devices, magnets) and teams.
• Interface with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver on program goals.

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.

Senior R&D Technical Project Manager

The R&D Technical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing one or more technical projects within the CFS R&D division. There are a wide range of projects within R&D, spanning all of the subsystems that make up fusion devices and superconducting magnet systems. Projects will be targeted towards SPARC, ARC, and application magnets.