The world's largest and leading commercial fusion energy company. Backed by Khosla.
About the role
As a Fiber Optics Manufacturing Engineer at CFS, you will play a critical role in developing, scaling, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for fiber optic cables and assemblies. You will work closely with Fiber Optic Specialists, production technicians, design engineering, quality, test, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to transition fiber optic products from development into reliable, repeatable production.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Optical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including experience developing or improving fiber optic, optical, cable assembly, precision assembly, or other technically sensitive manufacturing processes
- Experience working directly with fiber optic manufacturing, cable assembly, optical fiber handling, splicing, testing, or related precision processes
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process development, process control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, RCCA, DOE, SPC, process capability, or other structured problem-solving methodologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use manufacturing and test data to identify root causes and drive process improvements
More about this role
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 we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
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.
As a Fiber Optics Manufacturing Engineer at CFS, you will play a critical role in developing, scaling, and continuously improving manufacturing processes for fiber optic cables and assemblies. You will work closely with Fiber Optic Specialists, production technicians, design engineering, quality, test, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to transition fiber optic products from development into reliable, repeatable production.
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