Senior Control Systems Software Engineer

Requisition Id14935

Overview:

The Diagnostics & Control (D&C) Group within the Burning Plasma Foundations (BPF) Section of the Fusion Energy Division (FED) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks applications for a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer with experience in distributed control systems to support installation and operations of the Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX). The D&C group carries out experiment-based research and development work in support of ongoing science and technology research for the U.S. DOE Fusion Energy Sciences Program.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge fusion energy research at ORNL, supporting critical experimental infrastructure in collaboration with leading scientists and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of user interfaces and data acquisition system software applications.

• Develop, test, and verify software drivers for integrating new equipment.

• Evaluate designs for reliability, availability, quality, maintainability and safety.

• Develop and maintain system software applications for integration with the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS).

• Demonstrate quality assurance requirements for software processes align with the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate software quality assurance program.

• Collaborate with technical system experts to review and track design changes.

• Create documentation including requirements, specification, interface control, design, installation and test plans. Something else about user training.

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of research scientists and engineers in the areas of fusion energy research to maintain a high level of scientific productivity.

• Provide operational support for plasma device control systems. The position is typical office hours, but some off-hours and weekend support are required to support the 24/7 operational needs of MPEX.

• Ensure a safe and efficient work environment and compliance with ESH&Q procedures and programs.

• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of professional values and ethics.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in computer science, engineering or related field with at least 8 years of applicable experience; master's degree with at least 7 years of applicable experience; or PhD with at least 4 years of applicable experience.

• A strong working knowledge of multithreaded and network programming.

• Experience with basic communication protocols UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus/IP, as well as high-level protocols.

• Demonstrated knowledge of computer, networking, and distributed control system architecture.

• The ability to translate system performance and operational specifications into software design requirements and test specifications.

• Proficiency in Linux environments and debugging tools.

• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, MATLAB, Git, and scripting languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of system design tradeoffs for architecture partitioning with embedded processing and real-time system control.

• Device driver development.

• The ability to translate customer's problems into best-fit architectures, as well as generate customer confidence through presentations and targeted demonstrations that show solution feasibility.

• Experience at a fusion research facility or other large-scale experimental physics project or scientific user facility is highly preferred.

• Experience with relational databases.

• Distributed control experience using the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS)

About ORNL:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.