Real-Time Engineer

Type One Energy

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with real-time control systems in production.
  • Strong expertise in embedded systems and deterministic real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Deep knowledge of multi-threaded and multi-processor computing architectures.
  • Proficient in C/C++ development.
  • Experience with digital filters and automated testing pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Architect a high-availability real-time PCS infrastructure.
  • Implement PCS functionality as defined by PCS Lead, including control algorithms.
  • Develop finite state machines for supervisory logic.
  • Create and employ digital filtering techniques.
  • Integrate computer vision systems into the PCS.
  • Apply machine-learning inference to real-time operations.
  • Translate mathematical models into executable real-time code.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work policy.
  • Stock options.
  • Relocation allowance.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans.
  • Retirement options.
  • Additional voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Realtime Engineer. This is what you need to know: Location: Knoxville, TN Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits Contract: Permanent, full time Reporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering Your role in the mission: Type One Energy is seeking a Real-Time Engineer to support the development, deployment, and operation of our Plasma Control System (PCS). This role is responsible for implementing the real-time control functionality that directly enables high performance, high-availability operation of the plasma at the core of our stellarator fusion power plant. The successful candidate will work closely with the PCS lead scientist and CODAC (Control, Data Access, and Communication) engineers to design, implement, test, and maintain real-time control software and supporting hardware infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable and high-performance plasma operation. Key Responsibilities 3 Architect a performant, user-centered, high-availability real-time PCS infrastructure. 3 Implement PCS functionality (real-time execution and configuration) as defined by the PCS Lead, including but not limited to: 3 3 Control algorithms 3 3 Finite state machines for supervisory logic 3 3 Digital filtering 3 3 Computer vision 3 3 Machine-learning inference 3 3 Translating mathematical models into executable real-time code What you'll need: 3 B.S. or M.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field. 3 3+ years of experience implementing real-time control systems in production or operational environments. 3 Strong expertise in embedded systems and deterministic real-time operating systems (RTOS). 3 Deep practical knowledge of concurrent, multi-threaded, multi-processor, and networked computation architectures. 3 Mastery of C/C++ development 3 Experience implementing digital filters 3 Extensive experience implementing continuous integration and automated testing pipelines. Preferred Qualifications 3 Experience deploying machine learning algorithms in real-time or embedded environments. 3 Familiarity with high-availability architectures. We offer: In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get... 3 A hybrid work policy 3 Stock options 3 Relocation allowance 3 Insurance plans 3 Retirement options 3 And many more great voluntary benefits

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