Software Engineer I&C

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️   About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Software Engineer Instrumentation and Control (I&C). This is what you need to know: Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits Contract: Permanent, full time Reporting to: Director Electrical and Software Engineering Your role in the mission: The Software Engineer – Instrumentation & Control (I&C) will design, develop, and maintain advanced control systems supporting next-generation stellarator technologies. This role focuses on distributed control software, hardware integration, and lifecycle support for instrumentation systems powering complex scientific equipment. The successful candidate will collaborate across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions for fusion energy applications. You will contribute to: Design and develop distributed control software for stellarator systems and subsystemsArchitect and implement instrumentation and control solutions for highly complex equipmentBuild and maintain drivers and interfaces for diverse instrumentation and control hardwareDevelop and manage technical documentation, including system designs, interface definitions, and test plansSupport the full software and systems lifecycle, including requirements definition, traceability, verification, and validationContribute to CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and software quality initiativesPartner in integration, testing, and commissioning of hardware and software systemsDiagnose and resolve control system issues across development and operational environmentsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including physics, mechanical, systems, and software engineeringEnsure solutions meet safety, reliability, and regulatory standards for fusion and nuclear environments What you’ll need: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field5+ years of experience developing instrumentation and control systems in complex technical environmentsExperience with distributed and real-time control systems preferredProficiency in software development (e.g., C/C++, Python, or similar)Familiarity with systems engineering practices and requirements managementHands-on experience with version control and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, GitHub, Jenkins)Experience working with lab instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) preferredStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsProven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environmentWorking with PLCs or data acquisition systemsExperience with industrial or scientific instrumentation We offer: In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get… A hybrid work policyStock options Relocation allowance Insurance plans Retirement options And many more great voluntary benefits Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit https://typeoneenergy.com/ or follow us on https://www.linkedin.com/company/type-one-energy Equal Opportunity Statement  Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Locations: Knoxville, TN