Staff Engineer, Controls and Software
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Commonwealth Fusion Systems's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $160,000 - $220,000
- Location
- Milpitas, CA
Hiring context
How this role compares at Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has 104 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 7 job families, and 65 of them are in engineering. 104 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 100%.
This role's posted range of $160,000 - $220,000 sits above 90% of the 70 other Commonwealth Fusion Systems roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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Job description
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as Staff Engineer, Controls and Software As a Staff Controls and Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing machine and operational concepts in collaboration with R&D staff and engineering peers. You will create a robust system architecture to support all controls components such as PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, and more. For each project you will work from initial design all the way through commissioning, operational fine-tuning, and validation to ensure that all systems function reliably and meet their design goals. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the equipment and its operation. You will work with simulation and test engineers to integrate your designs into software testbeds, hardware testbeds, and the tools.
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