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Commonwealth Fusion Systems is developing commercially viable fusion power plants and seeks a Senior Control Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify software and controls for advanced R&D equipment and complex machinery. As a hands-on technical contributor, you will develop mission-critical real-time control systems, collect functional requirements, and integrate software across testbeds and production tools. What You'll Do • Design and implement control software for advanced R&D equipment and complex machinery across multiple platforms including PLCs and real-time Linux systems • Develop operator interfaces and workflows for industrial control systems • Collect functional requirements from customers and produce software solutions to meet those requirements • Integrate software into software testbeds, hardware testbeds, and production tools in collaboration with other engineers • Contribute to broader software ecosystem improvements including tooling and processes used across the company What You Need • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or equivalent) • Several years of experience with industrial control systems and/or embedded control systems • Several years of experience producing production-quality control software • Proficiency with Python • Proficiency with at least one real-time control language (C++, SCL/ST, Rust, or equivalent) • Working knowledge of modern software development lifecycle practices (CI/CD, git version control, unit testing, integration testing) • Familiarity with Linux • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods • Dedication to safety and ability to work around industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics Nice to Have • Familiarity with industrial control platforms (e.g., Beckhoff TwinCat) • Experience with industrial protocols (e.g., EtherCat, Profinet, Modbus) • Familiarity with general networking (IP/UDP) • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call