🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll join Commonwealth Fusion Systems' Materials Department to support materials testing and characterization in the quest for fusion energy. Your core impact will be preparing test specimens, operating lab equipment, and ensuring data accuracy for critical component validation. This second-shift role offers a 10% pay differential in a fast-paced R&D environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Prepare test specimens and perform laboratory experiments.
• Operate mechanical testing equipment (tensile, fatigue, etc.) in extreme environments.
• Support inventory management and purchasing of consumable parts.
• Execute materials tech tickets per SOPs and job hazard analyses.

📋 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience with basic materials prep and testing tools.
• 2+ years technical support skills (mechanical/electrical assembly, vacuum systems).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with industrial hazards.

✨ Nice to Have

• Experience with Instron mechanical test systems or Bluehill/Wavematrix software.
• Metallographic sample preparation and analysis experience.
• Experience with cryogens (liquid nitrogen, helium).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 10% shift differential for second shift hours.
• 🏭 Work on cutting-edge fusion energy technology.
• 🛠 Access to advanced materials testing equipment.
• 📈 Career growth in high-tech R&D environment.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Call· 30 min
2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
3. 3Technical Assessment· 60 min
4. 4On-site Visit· Half day

🚩 Heads Up

• Role lumps materials testing with technician duties and safety/physical demands typical of manufacturing rather than pure R&D.