Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Staff Electrical Engineer
$166K–$240K
Milpitas, CA · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechatronics Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
About the job
Leads end-to-end electrical design, safety, commissioning, and integration of complex R&D and processing equipment, bridging power infrastructure with machine-level controls.
What you'll do
- Architect power distribution, electrical hardware, control panels, safety systems, instrumentation, and signal-integrity solutions.
- Create and approve electrical schematics and documentation in AutoCAD Electrical; ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards.
- Lead shop-floor commissioning and I/O validation, support controls integration, and direct panel shops and contractors.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechatronics Engineering.
- 10+ years of dedicated electrical engineering experience designing power distribution, electrical cabinets, and hardware architectures for complex industrial or R&D capital equipment.
- Expert proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and deep understanding of 480VAC 3-phase systems, transformer sizing, SCCR, arc flash safety, and relevant industry codes.
- Demonstrated EMI/EMC, grounding, hands-on troubleshooting, field-wiring, and commissioning experience; working knowledge of PLCs and industrial fieldbuses.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree; experience with semiconductor tools, high-vacuum or high-temperature equipment, high-current DC supplies, magnetics, or cryogenic instrumentation.
- PLC programming with IEC 61131-3 Structured Text or Python; exposure to Inductive Automation Ignition or custom operational interfaces.
Pay
USD 166,000–240,000 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
AutoCAD Electrical, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, TwinSAFE, Structured Text
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