Senior Software Engineer, Fusion Plant Controls

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linuxconfigEverett (WA)

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Helion, based in Everett, WA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Plant Control team to design, build, and scale software that operates fusion generators and the Orion plant. You will work across control systems, diagnostics, data infrastructure, and operator interfaces, partnering with engineering and science teams to turn experimental systems into reliable power plant software. The role requires deep systems programming with C++/Rust, Python, and strong hardware integration, with

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