Controls & Automation Engineer

About this role

General Matter seeks a Controls & Automation Engineer to design and implement control systems for nuclear fuel enrichment test stands and production equipment. You'll work across PLCs, SCADA/HMI platforms, and systems software in C++ or Rust to build safety-critical automation infrastructure for a mission-driven startup backed by top-tier investors.

What you'll do

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

What they're looking for

• PLC programming (Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Siemens, Rockwell, or equivalent)
• C++ or Rust (production-level)
• SCADA/HMI systems and industrial networking
• Real-time systems and control loops
• Hardware/software integration
• Safety-critical systems design
• Automated testing and hardware-in-the-loop frameworks
• Fault-tolerant system design

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $100,000–$200,000 annually
• Mission-driven work in nuclear fuel production and clean energy
• Backed by top-tier investors (Founders Fund)
• Lean, world-class engineering team environment
• Culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency