Controls & Automation Engineer

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US, to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel for AI, advanced manufacturing, and critical industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain PLC-based control systems for chemical processing equipment, test stands, and production systems
• Develop and integrate SCADA/HMI systems for monitoring, control, alarming, and operational visibility
• Build supporting services and control infrastructure in C++ or Rust for high-reliability and performance-critical components
• Define and enforce modern software engineering practices, architecture, coding standards, and testing strategies
• Work closely with hardware, electrical, and process engineering teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and field devices
• Lead debugging, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements across the full automation stack

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing industrial control systems or automation software
• Strong, production-level experience in C++ or Rust
• Hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial control platforms (e.g., Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Siemens, Rockwell)
• Experience with SCADA/HMI systems and industrial networking
• Strong understanding of real-time systems, control loops, and hardware/software integration
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in safety-critical, high-reliability, or regulated industrial environments
• Experience designing fault-tolerant, observable, and testable control systems
• Experience with automated testing, simulation, or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test frameworks
• Demonstrated technical leadership in setting engineering standards and mentoring other engineers

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan