The Role
Lead NDT operations as the Responsible Level III, managing technicians and audits across manufacturing, construction, assembly, and vendor sites. Own personnel qualification/certification, set technical direction across NDT methods (UT/PAUT, RT, ET, PT, MT, VT), ensure safety/compliance with codes, support training, audit procedures, and drive continuous improvement based on NDT results.
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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 NDT Manager – Responsible Level III
The NDT Manager is the Responsible Level III, technical leader, and people manager for NDT Operations at CFS. This role is responsible for leading the NDT technician team, serving as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority, and building and scaling the organization's NDT capability from SPARC manufacturing and assembly into the future ARC fleet.
You are accountable for the successful execution of all NDT inspections across CFS manufacturing, CFS-2 construction, tokamak assembly, and vendor sites, spanning UT/UTPA, RT (CR & DR), ET, PT, MT, and VT. You will set the technical direction across the full method portfolio and own the personnel qualification and certification program. This role directly manages the NDT supervisor, and talented team of NDT technicians. You will interface directly with corporate EHS Radiation Safety, project managers, design, vendors, manufacturing, construction, and tokamak assembly to ensure personnel are scheduled and assigned to the jobs as applicable to their credentials.What you'll do:
- Develop and maintain organizational NDT capabilities, identifying gaps in technology or competency and implementing solutions that scale from SPARC manufacturing and assembly into the future ARC fleet
- Partner with corporate EHS Radiation Safety to ensure safe and compliant industrial radiography operations
- Act as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority, maintaining overall responsibility for the NDT personnel qualification and certification program
- Oversee NDT execution across CFS manufacturing, CFS-2 construction, tokamak assembly, and vendor sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with project schedules
- Oversee and audit NDT technicians to ensure examinations are conducted in accordance with work instructions and are aligned with engineering requirements & applicable codes and standards
- Work directly with the NDT engineering and training team to help establish technician training and competency to new procedures and standards
- Participate in establishing and maintaining training and qualification frameworks for NDT technicians, and provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting
- Review and audit work order instructions and procedures to ensure the latest is used for examinations
- Use NDT results to inform nonconformances and RCCA, and drive the continuous improvement of NDT capabilities to feed lessons learned back into process and design improvements for future projects
What we're looking for:
- 3+ years in a managerial or supervisory capacity
- Level III certification (ASNT, NAS 410, or ISO 9712) in UT/PAUT and RT
- Working knowledge of surface and visual methods (PT, MT, VT) sufficient to oversee, audit, and certify technicians in those methods
- 12+ years of NDT experience on critical components (e.g., heavy-wall welds, complex geometries, or other high-integrity applications)
- Hands-on experience with industrial radiography using digital techniques (CR and/or DR)
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section V, VIII.2, and other applicable ASTM NDT standards)
- At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity, with proven leadership of an NDT team
- Strong working command of advanced ultrasonic techniques (PAUT, encoded scanning; familiarity with TFM/FMC) sufficient to develop procedures, direct examinations, and audit results
- Ability to serve as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority.Demonstrated ability to build and scale a technical function
- Demonstrated ability to build and scale a technical function
- Additional Level III certifications in PT, VT, MT
- GD&T and Metrology
- Minitab or JMP, MS Excel (including VBA), MS VisioExcellent communication and organization skills
Bonus points for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, or related discipline)
- Experience with assembly of large metallic structures
- Level III certification in ET (Level II with a documented path to Level III will be considered)
- Experience serving as, or ability to qualify as, the industrial Radiation Safety Officer for radiography
Must-have requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Perform activities such as standing, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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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
- Level III certification (ASNT, NAS 410, or ISO 9712) in UT/PAUT and RT
- 12+ years of NDT experience on critical components
- 3+ years managerial or supervisory experience
- Hands-on experience with industrial radiography using digital techniques (CR and/or DR)
- Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME Section V, VIII.2, ASTM NDT standards)
- Working knowledge of PT, MT, VT sufficient to oversee, audit, and certify technicians
- Strong working command of advanced ultrasonic techniques (PAUT, encoded scanning; familiarity with TFM/FMC)
- Ability to serve as the Responsible Level III and Certifying Authority
- GD&T and metrology knowledge
- Proficiency with Minitab or JMP, Microsoft Excel (including VBA), and Microsoft Visio
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to perform standing, stooping, and sitting for extended periods
- Dedication to safety around hazards including radiation, strong magnets, cryogenics, lead, high voltage, noise, fumes, heat/cold
- Willingness to occasionally travel and to work nights/weekends/on-call
- Additional Level III certifications in PT, VT, MT
- Level III certification in ET (or Level II with documented path to Level III)
- Experience with assembly of large metallic structures
- Experience or ability to qualify as industrial Radiation Safety Officer for radiography
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, or related discipline)
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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.
