Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Power Electronics Engineer

LocationDevens, MA
Job Typefull_time
Salary$80,000-$180,000

About This Job


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 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 over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 Power Electronics Engineer

Power Electronics Engineer reporting to the Director of Power Systems in the SPARC team at CFS. Responsible to lead and coordinate electrical design projects and interface with cross-function stakeholders while ensuring a high-quality design release that meets specifications, project timelines within budget allocated.


What you'll do:

Develop technical specifications for Medium Voltage & Low Voltage power electronics & electrical components
Design, model, simulate, analyze and validate power electronics circuits, magnetic components and control strategies for AC / DC medium voltage power supplies
Develop test methods to drive design from concept through final testing and commissioning steps including troubleshooting of power supplies
Contribute to technical design activities to design, build and deliver power electronics based electrical systems design for fusion power
Apply core electrical engineering knowledge and experience to design Medium Voltage & Low Voltage system designs
Interface with cross functional teams with focus on high quality design and implementation
Collaborate with cross functional teams on critical procurement contracts & vendor coordination efforts
Document design specifications, simulations and test results into engineering reports


What we’re looking for:

5+ years of related experience with Bachelor’s degree (or) a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience with power electronics based systems
Proven track record in design and development (system, protection, control & mechanical integration) of power electronics based electrical systems
Experience with modeling & simulation with analysis tools such as PLECS, PSPICE, MATLAB etc.
Experience with semiconductor devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs etc.) and magnetic components (transformers, inductors etc.)
Experience with packaging design of power conversion equipment and thermal management
Experience with testing of electrical components, sub-assemblies and systems in the laboratory
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to conduct design reviews, organize / present results to both expert and non-technical audiences
Results driven and ability to embrace and convince stakeholders on a change in design direction in pursuit of a high-quality product release


Bonus points for:

Master’s degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Electronics
Experience in practical application of electrical engineering skills to construction, manufacturing, testing and field installations
Experience with application of compliance standards to the designs (IEC, UL, CSA, NEC etc.)
Experience in problem solving, root cause analysis and field containment actions
Experience with hands on prototype build, prototype testing and documentation of results is a plus
Experience with scaling up independent systems to a larger system to meet higher power requirements


Must-have Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Perform activities such as 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


$80,000 - $180,000 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


12.5 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

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