About the job
Join Our Team as a Controls Engineer
At Marathon Fusion, we are at the forefront of engineering technologies that will revolutionize energy production through fusion. Unlike others who focus solely on developing new fusion devices, our mission centers on creating practical systems to deploy fusion energy at a scale that addresses climate change.
Our innovative work involves developing core technologies for stable isotope production, fuel cycle closure, and advanced blanket systems that not only generate energy but also produce high-value co-products.
Founded in 2023, we are committed to delivering components and systems that will enable fusion to become a feasible, plentiful, and dependable energy source for the 21st century.
Our Company Culture
We thrive in a dynamic startup environment that demands focus, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing landscape. Success here hinges on proactive communication, trust-building among team members, and a commitment to continuous learning and skill development. We highly value self-direction in our team members.
The Role: Controls Engineer
As a Controls Engineer at Marathon Fusion, you will play a pivotal role in developing control and data acquisition systems for various fusion experiments. Your hands-on contribution in our hardware-driven lab will be essential in implementing control systems that are safe, robust, and facilitate standardized data acquisition across multiple experiments. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of mechanical and electrical engineers, physicists, and technicians to prototype, test, and refine systems for our Plasma Centrifuge and Transmutation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead long-term controls infrastructure decisions, including the selection and standardization of PLC platforms across experimental systems.
Design and implement control system architectures, including hardware selection, wiring design, and control logic.
Develop, standardize, and maintain data acquisition systems across multiple experimental setups using LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.
Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians to construct, wire, and validate experimental control systems.
Oversee commissioning, troubleshooting, and rapid iteration of control systems for lab test stands.
Your Qualifications
We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment are essential.
