Control Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)

Working arrangements

Please note this role does offer hybrid working, our model sets out a minimum 60% onsite / 40% home working split

Part time working or job share options will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Overview

The role of Control Systems Engineer (LabVIEW) is dedicated to advancing our systems that integrate crucial equipment to our live major devices such as ST40, as well as other test rigs and installations. This role demands a deep understanding LabVIEW software development. The Control Systems Engineer will possess good teamworking skills, excellent communication skills and the capability to drive projects to successful completion while liaising with multiple teams and stakeholders.

This position offers significant opportunities for professional development within a cutting-edge engineering environment. As an important member of the team, you will be instrumental in shaping the direction of projects and mentoring junior engineers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of software that integrates systems into the plant infrastructure.
• Software development following defined coding standards and software development processes.
• Drive the requirements capture and specification generation process for complex projects under your remit.
• Development of GUIs for systems monitoring and control.
• Software development of RT systems for data acquisition and control.
• Reviewing and refactoring existing code.
• Writing test cases for software.
• Fault finding and debugging.
• Produce system specification, end-user and API documentation.
• Provide expert on-call support for the installation and operation of various control and associated systems.
• Foster strong relationships with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven expertise in LabVIEW software development.
• A strong track record in monitoring, data acquisition, systems integration, and control software development.
• Ability to follow established software development processes and good coding standards.
• Experience with communications methods and protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, RS232/485/422, MODBUS, OPC-UA.
• Software debugging skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders effectively.

Desirable:

• CLD, CLA or CLED LabVIEW certification.
• Industrial or large experiment experience - data acquisition, monitoring, control and integration.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW RT and FPGA programming.
• Prior experience in a technical, engineering, or scientific environment.
• Experience with GIT (preferably gitlab).
• Database experience (MySQL, MDSplus).
• Signal electronics skills.
• UML and other software modelling tools knowledge.
• Networking expertise (Ethernet, TPC/IP)
• Experience in designing user interfaces.
• Linux experience.
• Knowledge of MQTT and other IoT messaging protocols.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset
• 28 days (inclusive of festive break) holiday plus bank holidays
• Eligible for discretionary performance related bonus
• Share options scheme
• Pension scheme
• Financial benefits – including; group life insurance, critical illness, health cash plan and discount scheme
• Innovation and Merit bonuses
• Investment in training and development to support career progression
• Opportunity to work on and contribute to world class innovation

Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties

This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through our occupational health service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:

• Working with ionising radiation.
• Working with electricity (LV only).
• Working with or in the vicinity of equipment that produces high magnetic fields.

About Us

What if there was a limitless, safe, clean, low-cost energy source, providing much needed global energy security?  What if that energy source could also help address climate change?  The answer is fusion energy – the power of the stars. Tokamak Energy is a leading global commercial fusion energy company based near Oxford with have an unrivalled track record designing and operating spherical tokamaks; the optimal route to commercial fusion.  

In addition to fusion, Tokamak Energy is recognised as a world leader in transformative High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our dedicated HTS magnet team, in collaboration with key manufacturing partners, is focussed on enabling new levels of performance and becoming the leading supplier of HTS magnets to multiple markets, including renewable energy, medicine, science and propulsion in water, land, air and space.   

The company, founded in 2009 as a spin-off from UK Atomic Energy Authority, currently employs a growing team of over 260 people with experts from the UK and around the world.  It combines world leading scientific, engineering, industrial and commercial capabilities.  The company has more than 75 families of patent applications and has raised $335 million, comprising $275m from private investors and $60m from the UK and U.S. governments.  Our U.S. subsidiary, Tokamak Energy Inc, was established in 2019.  

Come and be a part of a dynamic and innovative team striving to provide a solution to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: clean and sustainable fusion energy for all. 

Important information for candidates 

Pre-employment screening 

Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references.  

Data privacy 

Please note that any personal data submitted to Tokamak Energy as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see:  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation  

Equality of opportunity 

Entry into employment with the Tokamak Energy and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.