Senior Controls Engineer - Chamber Systems

Pacific Fusion is at the forefront of commercial fusion energy development, seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to spearhead their chamber systems initiatives. This role combines cutting-edge technology with the mission of advancing fusion energy solutions.

The position demands expertise in advanced control systems, real-time operations, and high-performance computing. You'll be working with state-of-the-art technology including PLCs, FPGAs, and sophisticated control algorithms. The role offers an opportunity to work on complex challenges in fusion energy, requiring sub-microsecond accuracy timing and synchronization of various subsystems.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll collaborate with physicists and system engineers, leading the development of control strategies for chamber systems. The role involves implementing machine learning solutions, ensuring system safety, and optimizing performance through data-driven approaches. You'll also have the opportunity to build and mentor a team, contributing to groundbreaking research in fusion control engineering.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in advanced control system design, preferably in fusion, particle accelerators, or high-energy physics environments. Your expertise should span real-time control architectures, FPGA programming, and high-speed data acquisition. Knowledge of radiation-hardened electronics and EMI/EMC considerations would be valuable.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic team working on revolutionary energy technology. The role offers competitive compensation including equity, and the chance to make a significant impact in the field of fusion energy. Based in Fremont, CA, you'll be working in a collaborative environment with some of the brightest minds in the industry.