Director CAD Design Engineering
Devens, MA
Engineering – CAD /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
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.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
CFS is designing SPARC, a tokamak able to achieve net energy plasmas. SPARC includes HTS and copper magnets, thermal shields, vessels and plasma facing components, all subject to large operational loads (thermal, electromagnetic, etc) and competing for space. As the CAD Team Leader for the SPARC, you will manage the designers, create and maintain the CAD standards and be responsible for the design databases.
This team member will:
- Lead the CFS CAD team
- Hire and develop outstanding CAD designers
- Work cross functionally with project leaders to understand their CAD needs and plan, organize and manage the work of the team accordingly
- Create workflows, processes, metrics, and delivery goals for the team
- Set clear CAD design standards and ensure they are aligned with project needs
- Ensure that released drawings and models are correct and of high quality
- Manage the SPARC design database
- Drive team to meet needed deadlines
- Provide guidance and direction to the CAD team to ensure operational and technical excellence
- Work with the other SPARC engineering team leaders to resolve technical issues
- Recommend best practices for solutions to meet the SPARC needs
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)
- 10+ years of design experience in a product development environment and very strong 3D design skills
- Design for production and installation of tightly tolerance large structural components
- Experience with complex dynamic assemblies
- 3+ years of supervisory experience with at least 10 individuals
- Experience designing for environments with extreme thermal variations
- Ability to develop and manage design procedures
- Experience with CAD design tools such as: NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc.
- Ability to clearly express and critique ideas
- Attention to detail
- Emphasis on elegance and simplicity over complexity
- Understanding manufacturing methods and their impact on designs
- Drive towards commercially viable solutions
- Values that align with our company’s values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:
- Teamcenter power user
- In depth GDT experience
- Experience designing for ultra high vacuum environments
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- #LI-Hybrid
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.
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.
