Staff Systems Engineer
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsMilpitas, Canada
Full Time
Posted July 1, 2026
$130k - $200k
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Job Description
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership: Act as the primary technical owner for critical subsystems, including vacuum pumps, chillers, and gas delivery modules owning Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and general equipment layouts
- Troubleshooting & Operation: Lead the hands-on operation of the equipment; identify, diagnose, and resolve complex electromechanical and software issues during R&D cycles
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead technical discussions and bridge gaps between Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), and Software (SW) teams to ensure system-level cohesion
- Technical Specifications and Requirements: Author and maintain comprehensive equipment specifications and system requirements for new and existing R&D platforms
- Program Management: Create and manage detailed project schedules and budgets to ensure equipment upgrades and installations stay on track
- Standardize Best Practices: Implement and maintain engineering workflows and operational SOPs, using semiconductor standards as your guide
- Project Accountability: Report on program progress, and budget variances to key stakeholders
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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