Steven McKanas

Steven McKanas is a seasoned professional in mechanical engineering with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies. Currently serving as a Senior Magnetics Diagnostic Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Steven oversees the SPARC Magnetic Diagnostics System. Prior experience includes positions at Raytheon Technologies, where key accomplishments involved leading environmental qualification tests for naval subsystems and supporting the integration of advanced radar systems. Steven's background also includes academic roles as a Teaching Assistant at Northeastern University and co-op positions at GE Aviation, where significant contributions involved resolving complex design and operational challenges in thermal systems and turbine design. Steven holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.