R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer

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.
Devens, MA, USA
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Energy · AI

Description For R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is at the forefront of fusion energy development, working to create commercially viable fusion power plants. As an R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer at CFS, you'll play a crucial role in developing, testing, and delivering data acquisition and control systems for critical SPARC components and CFS magnets.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable instrumentation and control systems
  • Designing and implementing PLC equipment, sensors, and control schemes
  • Developing HMI/GUI software and Real-Time software for various hardware systems
  • Creating custom solutions to improve manufacturability and reliability of large magnet production test stands
  • Performing data analysis with a focus on integrity, quality, and performance improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in integration and test engineering
  • Strong skills in designing, testing, and debugging electronics hardware and software
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Additional preferred qualifications include experience with LabVIEW, Python, PLC hardware/software, and various industrial automation protocols. You'll work in an on-site role in Devens, MA, contributing to CFS's mission of delivering clean, limitless fusion energy.

Join a team that values integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. CFS offers a unique opportunity to be part of groundbreaking technology development in the energy sector, with over $2 billion in capital raised since 2018.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer

  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and physicists
  • Design, build, and install industrial PLC equipment
  • Research, install, and qualify sensors for various subsystems and magnet products
  • Implement open-/closed-loop and scheduled control schemes
  • Develop HMI/GUI software using visual software languages like LabVIEW or Ignition
  • Develop Real-Time software running on National Instruments DAQ systems
  • Develop and build PLC programs for automated control and data capture
  • Perform data analysis focusing on data integrity, quality, and reliability

Requirements For R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or another related engineering field
  • 5+ years in an integration and test engineering role
  • 5+ years' experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics hardware and test software
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic engineering environment

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