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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 1 month ago

Manager, Diagnostic Support Equipment

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $225K/yr

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Manager of the Diagnostic Support Equipment team will lead and support a team responsible for delivering equipment that provides functional support within the SPARC Diagnostics framework, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across various engineering teams.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Proactively identify where challenges faced by one or more instrumentation teams can be best solved by creating or modifying a common sub-system

Work with teams inside of CFS (SysEng, Safety, etc.) to path-find how to verify the designs of Diagnostic Support Equipment systems that are unique or first-of-a-kind for the Tokamak Hall or Diagnostic Labs

Ensure the completion of the design of Diagnostic Support Equipment and communicate risks and needs to the Diagnostic Team Lead

Shepherd the completion of PASY/SASY for DSE systems, communicating safety concerns, risks and needs to the Diagnostic Team

Provide line-management support to the Diagnostic Support Equipment Team, which presently consists of the system leads and dedicated engineers and designers

Assist system leads in maintaining communication and well-defined interfaces with non-DSE systems, both inside and outside of DIAG

Identify where the overall complexity in SPARC Diagnostics could be reduced through shared design solutions, and act as decision maker for ‘Tier-2’ changes relevant to support equipment

Assist the Diagnostic Team Lead in managing scope, budget and schedule risk, including approving purchase orders/engineering orders within agreed upon limits

Ensure the planning and delivery of DSE components to ensure instrumentation systems to achieve Commissioning and Operations milestones on-schedule

Will supervise a team of ~10 engineers and scientists

Qualification

Engineering degreeFabricationLine management experienceBudget managementLeadership skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, civil or nuclear), with advanced degrees improving the job execution

Experience in design, fabrication and installation of similar equipment for a project or facility: equipment platforms, cabling/piping, shielding

Prior experience with line management is encouraged, but candidates at a minimum must demonstrate leadership experience, e.g. leading a team to accomplish a goal/mission or to deliver a product

Ability to direct staff accomplishing complex tasks where your full understanding may not be possible

Responsibly managing a budget

Be able to maintain productivity while also experiencing high-levels of context switching

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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