Senior Scientific Software Engineer â Magnet Protection Systems
Senior Scientific Software Engineer â Magnet Protection Systems
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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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised over $2 billion in capital more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Senior Scientific Software Engineer
The Scientific Software team at CFS develops software that helps us understand and build superconducting magnets and tokamaks. The primary project for this role will be developing software for a fiber optic quench detection system. A quench is an event where a superconducting magnet goes into thermal runaway and SPARC will incorporate a system using fiber optic cables to detect and mitigate these events. We seek an experienced software engineer (Senior to Principal level) to help develop an algorithm for detecting quenches based on the data received by the fiber optic system.
One of the tools used to develop the algorithm is a fiber model written in Python that simulates the expected signals during a quench and nominal operations. The engineer will also help increase the accuracy and performance of the simulation. The development of the fiber model and the quench detection algorithm are informed by experiments ranging from bench top tests to full sized magnets. The engineer will be responsible for analyzing experimental data from these tests to validate the fiber model and test and develop the quench detection algorithm.
What youll do:
- Rapidly learn and improve complex physics-based models and simulations from first principles optics and physics
- Enhance quench detection algorithm performance (i.e. reduce quench detection false positive and false negative rates) by applying image and signal processing techniques to time-series spectral data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including the physics production and SPARC Software (real-time controls) teams to identify and execute on key data and algorithm needs
- Clearly communicate technical results and project progress
- Develop implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development processes ensure code reliability and reduce operational overhead
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in a technical field preferred
- Programming language: Python including type hinting and object-oriented features.
- Basic understanding of numerical methods linear algebra and differential equations.
- Understand the basics of the projects physics aspects (e.g. undergrad-level electromagnetics and optics)
- Data analysis using pandas numpy matplotlib or other similar Python packages
- Experience with at least one of the following: signal processing machine learning and data analytic tools
Bonus points for:
- Programming languages: C Rust or experience with low-level performance and memory management
- Concurrency and parallelization
- Demonstrated experience building a simulation framework that uses physics-based modeling
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as typing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
$140000 - $200000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities
#LI-Remote
At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.
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Senior IC
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