Principal Software Engineer - Real-Time Control Systems

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking a senior Core Software Architect to define and maintain the fusion power plant's end-to-end software architecture, including device interfaces, calibration workflows, data systems, and operator HMIs.

You will lead implementation in C++ and Python and drive engineering standards across teams. You will mentor engineers, guide cross-functional technical decisions, and ensure reliable, traceable calibration and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing control software for complex industrial systems.
• Experience integrating hardware and software and implementing automated calibration workflows.
• Strong C++ or Python skills and ability to guide cross-functional technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain fusion plant core software architecture including device interfaces, calibration, data systems, and operator interfaces.
• Implement critical components using C++ and Python and establish engineering standards.
• Mentor engineers and lead technical decisions across teams, ensuring reliable, traceable calibration workflows.

Skills

C++

Python

Real-Time Control

System Architecture

HMI design

Device Interfaces

Calibration Workflows

Data Pipelines

Cross-Functional Leadership

Troubleshooting

Job description

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking a senior Core Software Architect to define and maintain the fusion power plant's end-to-end software architecture, including device interfaces, calibration workflows, data systems, and operator HMIs.

You will lead implementation in C++ and Python and drive engineering standards across teams. You will mentor engineers, guide cross-functional technical decisions, and ensure reliable, traceable calibration and data pipelines.