Software Engineer-Realtime Control

Software Engineer – Realtime Control

Type One Energy is a mission‑driven company focused on commercializing fusion energy. Established in 2019 and venture‑backed in 2023, it is led by globally recognized fusion scientists and veteran business leaders. Join us on our mission to deliver affordable, sustainable fusion power to the world.

Location: Knoxville, TN.
Salary: Highly competitive plus benefits.
Contract: Permanent, full‑time.
Reporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering.

• Architect a performant, user‑centered, high‑availability real‑time PCS infrastructure.
• Implement PCS functionality (real‑time execution and configuration) as defined by the PCS Lead, including but not limited to:
  • Control algorithms
  • Finite state machines for supervisory logic
  • Digital filtering
  • Computer vision
  • Machine‑learning inference
• Translate mathematical models into executable real‑time code.
• Mentor junior software engineers and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing engineering culture.

• B.S. or M.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience implementing real‑time control systems in production or operational environments.
• Strong expertise in embedded systems and real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
• Deep practical knowledge of concurrent, multi‑threaded, multi‑processor, and networked computation architectures.
• Mastery of C/C++ development.
• Experience implementing digital filters.
• Extensive experience implementing continuous integration and automated testing pipelines.
• Experience with deterministic real‑time communication hardware and protocols (e.g., TSN or similar).
• Significant experience selecting, configuring, and interfacing with high‑speed, real‑time DAQ hardware.
• Demonstrated success leading and delivering complex software development projects.

• Experience developing and implementing plasma control systems for fusion or other high‑energy physics devices.
• Experience deploying machine‑learning algorithms in real‑time or embedded environments.
• Familiarity with high‑availability architectures.
• Experience supporting operational scientific or industrial facilities.

• Basic salary and yearly bonus.
• Stock and share options.
• Relocation allowance.
• Insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement options.
• Many more voluntary benefits.

Type One Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and are open to unique perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.