Senior Test Planning Engineer - Assembly

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Senior Test Planning Engineer - Assembly to plan, draft and secure approvals for SPARC Assembly tests, accelerating milestones with precise procedures.

The role requires leading complex test methods, conducting risk analyses, and ensuring safety and quality during onsite assembly in a high-hazard environment. Strong document control and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• 7 years of equivalent engineering experience.
• Previous testing experience with hazards.
• Previous electrical testing experience (high voltage).
• OSHA 10 certification.
• NFPA 70E certification.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, draft and achieve approval of SPARC Assembly Test Products (test campaigns, plans, instructions, procedures) to accelerate milestones.
• Generate and lead test methods from engineering and equipment operation perspectives.
• Write technical procedures with clear templates for version control.
• Perform risk analysis to balance test schedules with safety and quality.
• Ensure safety standards compliance and monitor critical parameters.
• Lead troubleshooting actions and evaluate test anomalies.
• Coordinate onsite assembly activities and ensure regulatory safety compliance.
• Incorporate feedback to improve test flow and accuracy.

Skills

Test planning

Risk analysis

Procedural writing

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Acrobat

3D modeling

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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 Senior Test Planning Engineer - Assembly

This position is overall responsible for planning, drafting and achieving necessary approval of SPARC Assembly Test Products (test campaigns, plans, instructions, procedures) to accelerate project milestones.

• Transferrable knowledge / skillset to become adept / proficient in all defined specialized test methods from both an engineering and equipment operation perspective – specialized testing includes complexity or hazard introduction for design verification purposes (low voltage, high voltage, high stored energy, etc.)
• Capability to mobilize entire test methods based on innovative technologies
• Proficient at technical procedure writing – format clean & concise templates for iteration and version control
• Adept at project risk analysis to establish trade-offs for test schedule gains without compromising safety and quality
• Diligence (attention to detail) – thorough analysis of preliminary and final design reviews to identify opportunities / develop strategies for risk buy down via test methods
• Exemplifies correct behaviors to establish a safety-conscience work environment & self-improving culture / learning organization – evident in test product development
• Generate test procedures / instructions to ensure understanding of scope and identify & mitigate potential risks within both the engineering and technician teams
• Incorporate test performance and safety standards into test products - pre-job briefs, procedural place keeping, procedural use and adherence, conservative bias, diligent monitoring of critical parameters, correct data capture, etc.
• Process and action team feedback following test execution to leverage lessons learned, prevent error recurrence and optimize flow for ease of technician execution when deemed prudent
• Lead complex troubleshooting actions plans and casual evaluations as a result of test anomalies
• Develop software proficiency with SPARC Assembly workflow management for all test activities
• Adhere to the highest standards of safety and ensure that activities taking place are being performed in strict accordance with CFS safety policies and applicable regulatory safety standards
• Ensure that activities being performed in the field are conducted in accordance with CFS Standards, standards published by regulatory bodies (NFPA, ASME, ASTM, NET, OSHA, NIOSH, etc.) and Industry Best Practices
• Occasional accommodation of off-normal work hours to support critical test activities
• BS in Engineering or related field
• 7 Years of equivalent engineering experience
• Previous testing experience with hazards
• Previous electrical testing experience (high voltage)
• High proficiency MS Office, Bluebeam or Acrobat, and 3D modeling programs
• OSHA 10
• NFPA 70E
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Required onsite 5 days/week when assembly operations with relevant tools are underway, with possible alternating first or second shift assignment
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws”). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.