Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.
The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.
If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.
The Software Engineering team is seeking an exceptional Industrial Control System Engineer to contribute to the design, implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the control systems for SPARC, manufacturing, and R&D projects. The SPARC industrial control systems will orchestrate the SPARC facility, bringing together hundreds of subsystems and achieving high availability for SPARC operations, while control systems for manufacturing and R&D will build, test, and assemble magnets and other components for SPARC, and the next generation of hardware for ARC.
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
This team member will:
Develop software for PLCs, SCADA applications, and associated toolchainsContribute to the software development lifecycle for control and data acquisition software across SPARCWrite and maintain the documentation of SPARC software functional requirements from design engineers, operations engineers, and plasma physicistsWork with instrumentation and controls engineers to specify hardware components and integrated systems for control and measurement systemsSupport SPARC system integration, commissioning, and plasma fusion operationsThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Several years of experience with industrial control systems and automation technologies or embedded systemsExperience with Siemens S7-1500 PLCs and TIA portalExperience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT Experience designing and building SCADA/HMI, particularly IgnitionProficiency with IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly Structured Text / SCL.Experience gathering requirements, function definition and decomposition, technical writing and documentationKnowledge and experience with software development lifecycle - QA, version control, unit testing, commissioning and maintenanceAdditional experience and/or qualifications:
Other programming skills, such as C++, PythonLinuxExperience with Profinet, Profibus, S7, OPC UA, Modbus, BACnet, UDP, other communication protocolsFamiliarity with IEEE, IEC standards.Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc. for extended periods of timeAdhere to safety protocols for safety hazards for heat, cold, and noiseWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call#LI-Onsite