Realtime Controls Software Engineer (Fusion)

Location: Hybrid in Devens, Massachusetts, US; occasional travel and required nights, weekends, or on-call work may be necessary.

Salary: $107,000–$160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and technologies for the future energy industry.

What you will do

• Design and implement mission-critical real-time control algorithms for the SPARC project and related projects.
• Develop C++ and Linux software for communication with hardware sensors and actuators.
• Build Hardware-in-the-Loop and software-only testbed infrastructure.
• Develop real-time and offline high-fidelity simulation models and infrastructure.
• Create offline data analysis tools and contribute to software tooling and processes.
• Define and execute integrated test cases and plans to validate control software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field, such as computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including professional experience writing real-time state estimation and control algorithms.
• Modern software development lifecycle experience, including CI/CD, Git, unit testing, and integration testing.
• Proficiency with Python.
• Proficiency with at least one real-time control language, such as C++ or Rust.
• Ability to perform typing, standing, sitting, and similar activities for extended periods.
• Dedication to safety when working around potential industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

Nice to have

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop and software-only testbeds for validating control software.
• Experience writing models to validate software.
• Familiarity with Linux and general networking, including IP/UDP.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment focused on integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
• Mission-driven work developing fusion energy technology.
• Commitment to diverse perspectives and equal opportunity.
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, and on-call shifts.
• Employment is contingent on compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws concerning controlled or protected technologies and information.