R&D Test Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; onsite

Salary: $107,000–$160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and technologies to accelerate the transition to fusion energy.

What you will do

• Design, analyze, procure, build, and commission test equipment for high-temperature superconducting magnets and supporting subsystems.
• Own technical risks, maintain system and component requirements, and define instrumentation and controls for reliable, repeatable data.
• Develop test plans, design experiment campaigns, identify safety hazards, and prepare safety documentation.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and execute development, qualification, and production test campaigns.
• Troubleshoot integration and test discrepancies during build, commissioning, and operation; improve equipment and procedures for repeat tests.
• Create first-principles analytical models, compile test results, and communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science is required; mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar applied physics degree is preferred. A master’s degree with similar experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and commissioning specialized test or industrial equipment, including hands-on delivery of reliable data.
• 1+ year of CAD experience designing electromechanical assemblies.
• Understanding of mechanical loading, failure modes, material strength, fastener design, bolted joints, tolerancing, GD&T, form/fit/function, material selection, DFM, and DFA.
• Understanding of electromagnetic fundamentals, including voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law, AC/DC, the right-hand rule, and solenoids.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, collaboration, active listening, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• High self-motivation, drive to execute quickly, a can-do attitude, and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting.
• Ability to work safely in industrial or loud environments with proper PPE, including exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Willingness to travel or work occasional required nights, weekends, or on-call shifts.

Nice to have

• Structural FEA experience, especially with ANSYS or COMSOL, bolt loading calculations, and failure criteria.
• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, weld design, stress analysis, and commissioning new test facilities.
• Experience testing high-field traditional or superconducting magnets and familiarity with superconducting magnet, conductor, and Lorentz-load design.
• Experience designing fluid systems, including P&IDs, component selection, and ASME design codes.
• Experience developing and executing complex, multi-phase test procedures involving multiple skill sets and third parties.
• Experience with cryogenic equipment, high-vacuum equipment, and high-voltage or high-current power equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on integrity, execution, impact, self-critique, and diverse perspectives.
• Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams.
• Work supports the development of fusion energy and commercially viable fusion power plants.
• Employment is full-time and onsite in Devens, Massachusetts.
• Employment is subject to compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies and information.