Controls Software Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is at the forefront of commercial fusion energy development. Collaborating with MIT, CFS leverages decades of research and groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology to create compact fusion power plants that can be built faster and at lower cost. Their mission is to rapidly deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals.

As a Controls Engineer at CFS, you'll play a crucial role in developing machine and operational concepts for fusion energy technology. You'll work closely with R&D staff and engineering peers to create robust system architectures supporting various controls components. Your responsibilities will span from initial design through commissioning, operational fine-tuning, and validation, ensuring all systems function reliably and meet design goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the R&D team on equipment interfaces and control requirements
• Participating in equipment conceptual development
• Writing and debugging PLC structured text
• Implementing control reliable safety systems
• Designing and modifying electrical schematics
• Creating user-friendly HMI screens
• Integrating machine interactions with plant-wide SCADA systems
• Optimizing automated operations for maximum efficiency

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, 5+ years of experience as a controls engineer on complex mechanical systems, and proficiency in PLC programming, HMI design, and various industrial control standards.

CFS offers a competitive salary range of $80,000 - $180,000 per year, plus equity and benefits. Join a dynamic team dedicated to solving one of the world's most pressing challenges through innovative fusion energy technology.