General Manager, SPARC Plant
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsDevens, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted January 27, 2026
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Job Description
The General Manager of the SPARC Plant is responsible for leading the operation and commissioning of a pioneering fusion energy facility, ensuring its success in demonstrating net-energy gain and advancing commercial fusion technology through team leadership and facility management.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and manage the SPARC fusion facility to ensure successful net-energy demonstration and inform future design efforts.
- Maximize facility uptime and scientific/engineering progress at the fusion plant.
- Build and lead a high-performing team to operate the SPARC facility, leveraging internal staff and global partners.
Requirements
- Experience in operating and managing a large-scale scientific or engineering facility, preferably in fusion energy or related high-tech industries.
- Proven ability to build and lead a world-class team that operates complex scientific or engineering systems.
- Demonstrated experience in moving a project or facility from the design and building phase to commissioning and operational phases.
- Strong leadership skills to ensure the timely success of a net-energy demonstration and to inform future design efforts.
- Ability to maximize facility uptime and ensure continuous scientific and engineering progress at a major fusion facility.
- Experience in overseeing the construction, assembly, and testing of complex technical components and systems, such as superconducting magnets, tokamak components, and control systems.
- Familiarity with fusion energy technologies, particularly superconducting magnets and tokamak systems, is preferred.
- Ability to harness and coordinate knowledge and skills of staff and international partners to achieve project goals.
- Compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information, including Export Control Laws.
- Willingness to work in a hybrid environment, combining on-site and remote work as required.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule: Hybrid work environment
Work environment perks: Fast-paced environment, mission-driven culture, diverse perspectives
Additional benefits: Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment, compliance with export control laws
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