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Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) · Devens, MA · On-site

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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)

The world's largest and leading commercial fusion energy company. Backed by Khosla.

About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 8+ years of related experience with Bachelor’s degree (or) a Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience with power electronics based systems
  • Hands on product development experience for power electronic converter systems
  • Knowledge of various inverter circuit topologies and the benefits and limitations
  • Experience with modeling & simulation with analysis tools such as PLECS, PSPICE, MATLAB etc
  • Extensive experience with semiconductor devices (IGBT, MOSFET, etc.) and magnetic components (transformers, inductors etc.)
  • Fundamental understanding of gate drive circuits, design and device protection
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.

Join the power movement as a Senior Power Electronics Engineer

Join the Pulsed Electrical Distribution System (PEDS) team at CFS as we begin development on the next-generation power supplies that will power ARC, the first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant. In 2027 our power supplies will supply SPARC with over 1GW of pulsed power. Develop a fusion engineering skillset and learn from SPARC as we demonstrate Q>1. Apply your power electronic experience to develop and...

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