The Role
Develop, validate, and deploy advanced mechanical inspection methods and tooling for complex production hardware. Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Design, and Supply Chain to qualify inspection procedures, maintain metrology equipment, program CMMs, perform routine inspections, and present dimensional results. Support production readiness, equipment selection, and design-for-inspection activities while documenting processes and cross-training as needed.
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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 we're 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 nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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 Metrology Engineer
CFS is seeking a motivated Metrology Engineer to develop, validate, and deploy inspection methods for highly engineered hardware supporting the SPARC project. In this role, you’ll work hands-on with complex parts and advanced measurement systems, partnering closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Quality, and R&D to ensure hardware meets demanding performance and reliability requirements.
You’ll thrive here if you enjoy solving ambiguous measurement problems, communicating clearly across disciplines, and building repeatable processes that scale. We’re looking for someone who takes ownership—from defining inspection strategy and tooling, to documenting methods and presenting results—while continuously improving how metrology supports production and engineering teams.
What you'll do:
- Develop and refine advanced mechanical inspection techniques to solve complex measurement challenges
- Qualify and document inspection methods in partnership with Quality Engineering (procedures, work instructions, and evidence of capability)
- Collaborate daily with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to support production readiness and rapid issue resolution
- Support evaluation and selection of new metrology equipment and technologies, including ROI, capability, and implementation planning
- Maintain metrology equipment and standards; execute 5S and calibration/verification activities as applicable
- Provide design-for-inspection input during drawing release, GD&T definition, and development of inspection standards
- Cross-train as a Quality Technician and perform routine inspections as needed to support throughput
- Summarize, visualize, and present critical dimensional inspection results to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Design and procure inspection fixturing and tooling to enable accurate, repeatable measurements
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience in lieu of a degree
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or field environment
- Demonstrated experience developing advanced metrology/inspection techniques
- Strong communication skills, including presenting technical information to broad audiences
- Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and apply GD&T
- Working knowledge of standard machining and fabrication processes
- Experience programming metrology and/or manufacturing equipment
- CAD design experience
- CMM programming experience (ZEISS Calypso preferred)
- Experience using portable metrology equipment (e.g., Creaform, laser tracker, CMM arm)
- CAD design experience (Siemens NX preferred)
- Working knowledge of quality systems fundamentals
- Comfort using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or similar collaboration platforms
Bonus points for:
- PolyWorks Inspector experience
- Hands-on experience with a range of metrology equipment and measurement approaches
- Experience creating and implementing procedures, work instructions, and training materials
- Familiarity with statistical quality tools (e.g., gage R&R, DOE)
- Quality experience in a regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, medical)
- Working knowledge of ERP and MES systems
- Experience working as a field metrologist or supporting on-site measurements
Must-have requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- 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
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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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or field environment
- Demonstrated experience developing advanced metrology/inspection techniques
- Strong communication skills and ability to present technical information to broad audiences
- Ability to interpret complex mechanical drawings and apply GD&T
- Working knowledge of standard machining and fabrication processes
- Experience programming metrology and/or manufacturing equipment
- CAD design experience
- CMM programming experience
- Experience using portable metrology equipment (e.g., Creaform, laser tracker, CMM arm)
- Working knowledge of quality systems fundamentals
- Comfort using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or similar collaboration platforms
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to perform typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods
- Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards (heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage/current, pressure systems, cryogenics)
- Willingness to travel or work nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Experience with ZEISS Calypso (preferred)
- Experience with Siemens NX (preferred)
- PolyWorks Inspector experience
- Experience creating and implementing procedures, work instructions, and training materials
- Familiarity with statistical quality tools (gage R&R, DOE)
- Quality experience in a regulated industry (aerospace, medical)
- Working knowledge of ERP and MES systems
- Field metrology or on-site measurement experience
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The Company
What We Do
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid. The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
