<div><b style="font-size:16px;">About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: </b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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. </span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.</span></div><div><br></div><div><strong style="font-size:16px;">Join the power movement as a Principal Mechanical Engineer</strong></div><div> </div><div><p>We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&amp;D and equipment design team to help build the next generation of thin-film deposition technology. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and implementation of advanced thermal vacuum deposition systems and complex R&amp;D machinery.</p><p>This role requires you to be a technical expert who can drive innovative architecture while maintaining the procedural discipline necessary for high-performance hardware. If you enjoy solving complex thermal-mechanical problems in vacuum environments and mentoring others in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this is your opportunity to make an impact.</p></div><br><br><h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Lead System Design:</strong> Drive the design, integration, and validation of advanced R&amp;D equipment for thin-film processing</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Define Requirements:</strong> Establish system-level requirements and innovative design concepts that directly correlate mechanical precision to final thin-film product quality</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Standardize Best Practices:</strong> Implement and maintain engineering workflows, and best practices using semiconductor standards as your guide</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Lead Design Reviews:</strong> Conduct rigorous reviews for overall mechanical systems and sub-systems, emphasizing manufacturability (DFx) and best practices for mechanical design</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Collaborate &amp; Interface:</strong> Generate and maintain critical interfaces with cross-functional teams, including scientists, vacuum specialists, and electrical engineers</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Project Accountability:</strong> Report on project milestones to stakeholders, ensuring delivery of on-time and in-spec outcomes</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Mentor Talent:</strong> Coach engineering staff on technical delivery, procedural discipline, and professional development</li><div style="text-align:left;"> </div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="text-align:left;"><strong>Get Things Done:</strong> Act with speed to drive projects from concept through assembly, testing, and implementation</li></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul><h3>What we’re looking for:</h3><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent industrial experience)</li><div> </div><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 15+ years of experience in the design and implementation of complex R&amp;D systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment</li><div> </div><li><strong>Thermal &amp; Structural Expertise:</strong> Proven capability in high-temperature structural design and complex thermal management within vacuum environments</li><div> </div><li><strong>Vacuum System Proficiency:</strong> Deep understanding of vacuum architecture, including material outgassing, seal integrity, and pump-down optimization</li><div> </div><li><strong>Software Mastery:</strong> Expertise in 3D modeling (SolidWorks and/or NX) and FEA/Thermal simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS)</li><div> </div><li><strong>Hands-on Capability:</strong> Ability to bridge the gap between design and the shop floor, including experience with manual/CNC machining, prototyping, and hardware troubleshooting</li><div> </div><li><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Experience selecting and qualifying global vendors for specialized components or custom sub-systems</li><div> </div><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in both direct and matrixed organizational structures.</li></ul><h3>Bonus points for: </h3><ul><li><strong>R2R Expertise:</strong> Experience designing or integrating roll-to-roll (R2R) systems for material processing</li><div> </div><li><strong>Semiconductor Background:</strong> Prior success building first-of-kind or experimental tools for semiconductor R&amp;D or thin-film deposition</li><div> </div><li><strong>Standards Knowledge:</strong> Familiarity with SEMI, ASME, ASTM, and other industry-standard mechanical codes</li><div> </div><li><strong>Motion Control:</strong> Experience designing precision motion and motor-controlled systems within challenging environments</li></ul><h3>Must-have Requirements: </h3><ul><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li></ul><br><div><span style="font-size:10px;">#LI-Onsite</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10px;">#CFS-EX</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.</b></div>

<p>The world needs a fundamentally new source of clean energy to meet our growing energy demands and combat climate change. Scientists have been studying fusion for decades and have made significant progress, but have yet to achieve its potential as a commercial power source. However, its promise has continued to drive interest with the understanding that successfully deployed fusion power would transform the world&rsquo;s energy landscape.</p>
<p>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) was spun out of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage the decades of fusion research combined with the innovation and speed of the private sector. Supported by the world&rsquo;s leading investors in breakthrough energy technologies, the CFS team is uniquely positioned to deliver the fastest path to commercial fusion energy. CFS has assembled a world-class team to design and build fusion machines. This team includes experts in magnets, manufacturing, and plasma physics dedicated to the mission of delivering clean, limitless fusion power to the world.</p>

Principal Mechanical Engineer

<div><b>About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: </b></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>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. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Join the power movement as a Principal Mechanical Engineer</strong></div><div> </div><div><p>We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&amp;D and equipment design team to help build the next generation of thin-film deposition technology. You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and implementation of advanced thermal vacuum deposition systems and complex R&amp;D machinery.</p><p>This role requires you to be a technical expert who can drive innovative architecture while maintaining the procedural discipline necessary for high-performance hardware. If you enjoy solving complex thermal-mechanical problems in vacuum environments and mentoring others in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this is your opportunity to make an impact.</p></div><br /><br /><h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul><ul><li><strong>Lead System Design:</strong> Drive the design, integration, and validation of advanced R&amp;D equipment for thin-film processing</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Define Requirements:</strong> Establish system-level requirements and innovative design concepts that directly correlate mechanical precision to final thin-film product quality</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Standardize Best Practices:</strong> Implement and maintain engineering workflows, and best practices using semiconductor standards as your guide</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Lead Design Reviews:</strong> Conduct rigorous reviews for overall mechanical systems and sub-systems, emphasizing manufacturability (DFx) and best practices for mechanical design</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Collaborate &amp; Interface:</strong> Generate and maintain critical interfaces with cross-functional teams, including scientists, vacuum specialists, and electrical engineers</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Project Accountability:</strong> Report on project milestones to stakeholders, ensuring delivery of on-time and in-spec outcomes</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Mentor Talent:</strong> Coach engineering staff on technical delivery, procedural discipline, and professional development</li><div> </div><ul><li><strong>Get Things Done:</strong> Act with speed to drive projects from concept through assembly, testing, and implementation</li></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul></ul><h3>What we’re looking for:</h3><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent industrial experience)</li><div> </div><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 15+ years of experience in the design and implementation of complex R&amp;D systems or semiconductor manufacturing equipment</li><div> </div><li><strong>Thermal &amp; Structural Expertise:</strong> Proven capability in high-temperature structural design and complex thermal management within vacuum environments</li><div> </div><li><strong>Vacuum System Proficiency:</strong> Deep understanding of vacuum architecture, including material outgassing, seal integrity, and pump-down optimization</li><div> </div><li><strong>Software Mastery:</strong> Expertise in 3D modeling (SolidWorks and/or NX) and FEA/Thermal simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS)</li><div> </div><li><strong>Hands-on Capability:</strong> Ability to bridge the gap between design and the shop floor, including experience with manual/CNC machining, prototyping, and hardware troubleshooting</li><div> </div><li><strong>Vendor Management:</strong> Experience selecting and qualifying global vendors for specialized components or custom sub-systems</li><div> </div><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in both direct and matrixed organizational structures.</li></ul><h3>Bonus points for: </h3><ul><li><strong>R2R Expertise:</strong> Experience designing or integrating roll-to-roll (R2R) systems for material processing</li><div> </div><li><strong>Semiconductor Background:</strong> Prior success building first-of-kind or experimental tools for semiconductor R&amp;D or thin-film deposition</li><div> </div><li><strong>Standards Knowledge:</strong> Familiarity with SEMI, ASME, ASTM, and other industry-standard mechanical codes</li><div> </div><li><strong>Motion Control:</strong> Experience designing precision motion and motor-controlled systems within challenging environments</li></ul><h3>Must-have Requirements: </h3><ul><li>Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs</li><li>Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time</li><li>Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics</li><li>Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally</li></ul><br /><div><span>#LI-Onsite</span></div><div><span>#CFS-EX</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span>We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.</b></div>

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