Motor Controls Engineer

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter is hiring a Motor Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control algorithms for electric motors and motion systems at the heart of our enrichment technology. You will model, simulate, bench-test, and integrate control solutions with power electronics and firmware teams.

The role spans control-oriented modeling, estimator development, and hands-on calibration across simulation and hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or related field.
• Strong background in linear systems analysis, state estimation, and control design.
• Understanding of electric motors, drive systems, FOC, sensorless control, and power electronics.
• Experience designing, analyzing, implementing, testing and debugging control systems in real-world apps.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++ for embedded or real-time control.

Responsibilities

• Develop motor, drive, and rotating machinery models for analysis and design.
• Design and implement motor and motion control algorithms for performance and flexibility.
• Develop estimation and monitoring algorithms for safety and reliability.
• Evaluate subsystems and architectures related to motor control for product decisions.
• Test, debug, and calibrate algorithms in simulation and on hardware with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure stability and performance using SIL and HIL tools across bench and integrated systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical, power electronics, firmware, and process teams for integration.
• Create technical docs and specs for internal use and contractors.
• Support testing, commissioning, and system improvements across R&D and deployments.

Skills

First-principles analysis

State estimation

Control design

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++ (embedded/real-time)

Embedded systems

Job description

About the Company

General Matter enriches uranium.

We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.

In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.

Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.

Our 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.

We 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.

Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

As a Motor Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement the control algorithms and software that run the electric motors, drives, and motion systems at the core of our enrichment technology. This role spans control-oriented modeling, motor and motion control design, state estimation and monitoring, and hands-on integration and calibration across simulation, bench, and integrated hardware. You will work with hardware throughout the lifecycle, from early prototypes through deployed systems, partnering closely with power electronics, firmware, systems integration, and mechanical teams.

Open to multiple levels of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop control-oriented models of motors, drives, and rotating machinery for analysis, control design, and estimation.
• Design and implement motor and motion control algorithms to maximize system capability, performance, and flexibility.
• Develop estimation and monitoring algorithms to maximize system safety and reliability, including state, speed, and fault estimation.
• Evaluate novel subsystems and architectures related to motor control and drive systems to inform product decisions.
• Work with power electronics, firmware, and integration engineers to test, debug, and calibrate algorithms in simulation and on hardware.
• Ensure stability and performance of algorithms using software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tools, on the bench and in integrated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate motor controls with mechanical, power electronics, firmware, and process systems.
• Develop technical documentation and specifications for internal use, vendors, and contractors.
• Support testing, commissioning, and ongoing system improvements across R&D and facility deployments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in first-principles linear systems analysis, state estimation, and control design.
• Fundamental understanding of electric motors and drive systems, such as field-oriented control, sensorless control, and power electronics and inverters.
• Demonstrated ability to design, analyze, implement, test, and debug control systems from the ground up in real-world applications.
• Proficiency with engineering development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python, and with software development in C/C++ for embedded or real-time control.
• Ability to perform trade studies, reason from first principles, and make sound engineering decisions with incomplete information.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Expertise in advanced control and estimation techniques and optimal control.
• Experience with high-speed motors, precision motion control, or rotating machinery.
• Experience with power electronics, motor drives, and real-time embedded control implementation.
• Experience developing control systems for industrial, R&D, or other regulated or safety-critical environments.
• Advanced degrees.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, balancing technical rigor with practical constraints.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $ 120,000-$160,000 annually.

Compensation 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. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.