Senior Test Planning Engineer - Assembly

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible vacation days

Company-wide holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Senior Test Planning Engineer - Assembly to drive planning, drafting, and approval of SPARC Assembly test campaigns, procedures and instructions. You will lead safety-conscious testing efforts, integrating risk analysis and formal procedures, while aligning with industry standards and internal processes.

The role emphasizes clear technical writing, collaboration with engineering and technician teams, and achieving milestones in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, draft and achieve approval of SPARC Assembly test products and campaigns.
• Develop procedures and instructions for test activities.
• Lead complex troubleshooting actions and test risk analyses.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all test activities.
• Incorporate safety standards and lessons learned into test products.

Skills

Test planning

Risk analysis

Technical writing

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

SPARC Assembly workflow

Safety standards adherence

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam or Acrobat

3D modeling programs

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What we’re looking for:

• 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

Bonus points for:

• OSHA 10
• NFPA 70E

Must-have Requirements:

• 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

$110,000 - $185,000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits.

The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

#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.