Control Systems Engineer – Test & Measurement
Core
Design, implement, verify, and commission complex test and measurement systems to validate advanced hardware and subsystems for Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) research.
Role type
Control Systems Engineer (Test & Measurement)
Builds
Laboratory and industrial test stands, automated test equipment (ATE), and experimental systems for fusion power validation.
Domain
Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) / Clean Energy / Hardware Validation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Control systems design, Test stand commissioning, Automated test equipment (ATE) development, Python programming, LabVIEW development, Verification and validation (V&V) methodologies, Requirements traceability, Systems-level troubleshooting, Communication protocols integration, Unit testing frameworks
Preferred skills
Actor framework architecture, PLC/PAC systems, Real-time controllers, SCADA systems (Ignition, Wonderware), OPC UA protocols, SCPI/GPIB/USB instrumentation standards, High-speed data capture, Safety-related control concepts, R&D testing support
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, Git, RS-232/422/485, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, SCADA, Ignition, Wonderware, OPC UA, SCPI, GPIB, USB
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and commission control systems for test and measurement applications; Lead or contribute to verification and validation (V&V) activities including test planning and execution; Develop control, automation, and data acquisition software; Integrate hardware and software for test systems; Apply diagnostic methodologies to identify root causes; Implement automated test frameworks; Interface with various communication protocols; Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers; Support commissioning and lifecycle support.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC