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Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.\nOur mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. \nWe were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. \nOur lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. \nWe are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. \nHelp us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. \nAbout This Role\nWe are seeking a Controls Software Engineer to design and implement the control and automation software stack for test stands and production systems. This role sits at the intersection of industrial automation and systems software engineering, and is responsible for building reliable, maintainable, and safety-critical control systems spanning PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and supporting high-performance software services. The successful candidate will play a central role in defining the architecture, implementation standards, and operational reliability of mission-critical automation systems. \nResponsibilities\nDesign, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems for chemical processing equipment, test stands, and production systems. \nDevelop and integrate SCADA/HMI systems for monitoring, control, alarming, and operational visibility. \nBuild supporting services and control infrastructure for high-reliability and performance-critical components. \nDefine and champion modern software engineering practices, control system architecture, coding standards, testing strategies, and operational best practices across the automation stack. \nMigrate and modernize existing PLC logic onto the in-house control software platform. \nWork closely with hardware, electrical, and process engineering teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and field devices. \nLead debugging, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements across the full automation stack. \nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field\n5+ years of experience developing industrial control systems or automation software in C/C++ or Python\nStrong production-level experience programming PLCs and industrial control platforms (e.g: Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent), including IEC 61131-3 languages such as Structured Text\nHands-on experience with real-time control, motion and I/O, and hardware/software integration, with a strong understanding of control loops and functional safety\nExperience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial networking (e.g., EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC-UA)\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nExperience building supporting services, control infrastructure, and tooling in C++, Rust, and/or Python\nBackground in safety-critical, high-reliability, or regulated industrial environments (e.g., chemical, energy, aerospace, robotics, semiconductor)\nExperience designing fault-tolerant, observable, and testable control systems\nExperience with automated testing, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test frameworks\nDemonstrated technical leadership in setting engineering standards, and building and mentoring high-performance engineering teams\nAdditional Requirements\nAbility to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.\nAbility to come into our office every day. This role is 100% on site and in person.\nCurrently a US Citizen with capability to obtain and maintain a US Q clearance.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nGeneral Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe base salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000 annually. \nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. 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