Staff Systems Engineer
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Commonwealth Fusion Systems's Lever job board and last checked it on September 10, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $130,000 - $200,000
- Location
- Milpitas, CA
- Occupation
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects(O*NET 15-1299.08)
Hiring context
How this role compares at Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has 101 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 7 job families, and 65 of them are in engineering. 101 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 100%.
This role's posted range of $130,000 - $200,000 sits above 64% of the 66 other Commonwealth Fusion Systems roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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Job description
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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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 Staff Systems Engineer We’re looking for a Systems Engineer to join our R&D team to serve as the primary Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for the seamless integration and operation of complex machinery, ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems work in harmony. This role requires a unique blend of technical "tool-sense" and program management. You will be the technical authority for critical utility subsystems, the primary troubleshooter during commissioning, and the lead communicator across functional engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, and controls).
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