R&D Operational Testing Lead
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsDevens, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted January 13, 2026
Apply Now
Application opens on company website
Job Description
The R D Operational Testing Lead is responsible for leading a team in testing superconducting magnets, maintaining and building test stand hardware, and performing hands-on operational and maintenance tasks to ensure efficient and reliable testing processes in support of fusion energy development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team of operators to execute tests on superconducting magnets and maintain test stand operations.
- Perform hands-on work including building, servicing, and repairing cryogenic, electrical, high-vacuum, and chilled water systems.
- Prioritize daily shift operations to ensure high throughput and operational efficiency of test stands.
- Perform preventative maintenance to keep test stands operational.
- Build out and improve test stand hardware and infrastructure.
- Operate test stands on-console to support magnet performance verification.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve the efficiency of test stand operations.
Requirements
- Experience in leading a team of operators in a fast-paced environment, including prioritizing daily shift operations to maintain high throughput in testing processes.
- Hands-on experience with build, servicing, and repair of cryogenic systems, electrical systems, high-vacuum systems, and chilled water systems.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance on production test stands to ensure their operational readiness.
- Experience with on-console operation of test stands in support of magnet performance verification.
- Technical skills in building out new test stand hardware.
- Strong understanding of testing critical superconducting magnets or similar high-tech equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting and repair of complex systems related to cryogenics, electrical, vacuum, or chilled water systems.
- Ability to work in compliance with U.S. export control laws concerning controlled or protected technologies or information.
- Willingness to work onsite at CFS facilities.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and compensation package (implied by industry standards and role seniority)
Work schedule involves daily shift operations (implying structured work hours)
On-site work environment with access to specialized facilities and equipment
Opportunities for hands-on work and technical skill development
Participation in a mission-driven, impactful project contributing to clean energy and sustainability
Ready to Apply?
Join Commonwealth Fusion Systems and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More at Commonwealth Fusion Systems
More jobs at Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Lead Production Technician
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
NEW
Devens
Full Time
15h
Production Technician - Third Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
NEW
Devens
Full Time
15h
$0k-0k/hr
Production Technician Contractor - Second Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
NEW
Somerville
Contract
15h
$0k-0k/hr