# Controls Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)

- Company: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)
- What the company does: The world's largest and leading commercial fusion energy company. Backed by Khosla.
- Company website: https://cfs.energy/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Devens, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $107K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/cfsenergy/1f4e3c1a-ca62-48bc-9025-4a8accfb3c3b?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/commonwealth-fusion-systems-cfs-controls-engineer/

## About the role

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering field is required
- 4+ years' experience as controls engineer on electro-mechanical systems
- Proficiency in Structured Text and Ladder, working knowledge of other IEC 61131-3 languages
- Ability to apply sound reasoning and judgment on tasks and near-term project decisions, with review and support from senior engineers
- Working knowledge of control-related safety systems (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) and enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
- A reliable and persistent work ethic, seeing tasks through to completion and staying determined in the face of uncertainty and failure

Tags: Operations - Manufacturing

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