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Head of Hardware Engineering - Tool Development

Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Milpitas, California
Full Time
Posted April 22, 2025
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Job Description

The Head of Hardware Engineering at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced research and development equipment, including high-vacuum chambers and complex machinery, to support the company's fusion energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the engineering team to design, build, and implement advanced R&D equipment for fusion energy applications.
  • Oversee the development of large, high-vacuum chambers and components operating under extreme conditions such as high temperatures and pressure differentials.
  • Ensure mechanical tolerances, component manipulation, and high uptime requirements are met in complex machinery design and implementation.
  • Manage and guide engineering efforts to address challenges related to large, robust, and ergonomic equipment components.

Requirements

  • A strong track record of leading world-class engineering teams in the design and implementation of cutting-edge complex machinery.
  • Experience in designing, building, and implementing advanced R D equipment, particularly high-vacuum chambers components operating under extreme conditions such as high temperatures, large temperature gradients, large pressure differentials, tight mechanical tolerances, and high uptimes.
  • Ability to help lead the engineering team in the development of complex machinery for fusion energy applications.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments and demonstrating values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
  • Willingness to work onsite in Milpitas, CA.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range (not specified in the posting)
Work schedule: Onsite in Milpitas, CA
Work environment perks: Fast-paced environment, values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique
Additional benefits: Diverse perspectives encouraged, equal opportunity employer, compliance with export control laws

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