Senior Control Software Engineer

About the role

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. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us.

Responsibilities

• Develop control software across multiple platforms, including PLCs and real-time Linux
• Develop operator interfaces and workflows
• Improve software tooling to increase developer velocity and enable new capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, etc.)
• Several years of experience with industrial control systems and/or embedded control systems
• Several years of experience in producing production quality control software
• Working knowledge of modern software development lifecycle practices (CI/CD, git version control, unit testing, integration testing, etc)
• Proficiency with python
• Proficiency with at least one real-time control language (c++, SCL/ST, rust, etc)

Qualifications

• Familiarity with industrial control platforms (e.g. Beckhoff TwinCat)
• Familiarity with Linux
• Experience with industrial protocols (e.g. EtherCat, Profinet, Modbus, etc)
• Familiarity with general networking (IP/UDP)

Skills

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Benefits

• $140,000 - $200,000 a year salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits
• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

Pay

• $140,000 - $200,000 a year

Schedule

• Full-time
• Hybrid