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Senior Control Software Engineer
Devens, MA Engineering 6 Software Engineering / Full-time / Hybrid 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, we9re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We9re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we9ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now we9re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who9ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that9s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as a Senior Control Software Engineer As a Control Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and verification of software and controls for advanced R&D equipment and complex machinery. As a member of the Software Engineering team you will be a hands-on technical contributor, a champion of writing excellent quality, production-ready code for mission-critical real-time systems. You will collect functional requirements from customers and produce software solutions to meet these requirements. You will work with a variety of engineers to integrate your software into software testbeds, hardware testbeds, and the production tools. You will also contribute to the broader software ecosystem to improve tooling and processes used across the company.
What you'll do:
- 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
What we9re looking for:
- 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)
Bonus points for:
- 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)
Must-have Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting,etc.for extended periods of time
- 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
$140000 - $200000 a year Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level,location,qualifications,and experience.The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include: * 539 Competitive compensation with equity 539 13 Company-wide Holidays 539 Flexible vacation days 539 10 sick days 539 Generous parental leave policy 539 Health,dental,and vision insurance 539 401(k) with employer matching 539 Professional growth opportunities 539** Team-building activities
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race... [full non-discrimination statement]. This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
CFS is building a mission-driven team committed to delivering clean, limitless fusion energy to the world. Their mission is to develop a fundamentally new source of clean energy to combat climate change. The company values integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
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