Jobs at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is a high-temperature superconductor-driven fusion startup founded by MIT's plasma physicist Dr. Ronald C. M. Anderson. CFS partners with the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory to build the SPARC tokamak, aiming to produce a net-positive fusion power plant in a footprint smaller than a football field. The company is known for pushing the limits of superconducting magnet technology and accelerating the timeline toward commercial fusion energy.

CFS hires across a spectrum of technical and business disciplines: plasma physicists, superconducting magnet engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, software developers for real-time control, data scientists analyzing experimental diagnostics, and manufacturing specialists for magnet fabrication. Candidates can expect a highly collaborative, research-driven environment where interdisciplinary teamwork is essential, along with access to cutting-edge facilities and the chance to influence a breakthrough technology.

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