Control Systems Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Zurich or Munich

Company

hirify.global is developing the hardware and infrastructure for a commercial stellarator fusion power plant, combining stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets.

What you will do

• Design and develop control architectures for integrated electrical and automation systems.
• Implement and optimize advanced control algorithms for stable and efficient system performance.
• Integrate and coordinate multiple subsystems for synchronized plant-wide operation.
• Modernize power management strategies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Develop diagnostics and monitoring tools for predictive maintenance and early fault detection.

Requirements

• University degree in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• Strong background in electrical engineering, control systems, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience in industrial environments.
• Comfort working with PLC, PAC, and IPC systems.
• Adaptability and motivation to work with evolving technologies and increasing system complexity.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of superconductors.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on complex engineering challenges in fusion and clean energy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford.
• Learn from experienced specialists in physics, engineering, software, manufacturing, and other disciplines.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation stellarator fusion technology.

Hiring process

• Recruiter interview lasting 30–60 minutes.
• 30-minute technical screening.
• Technical panel consisting of three 60-minute interviews.