General Matter · 5 months ago
Software Engineer (Hardware Test & Automation)
General Matter is a company focused on enhancing America's nuclear energy capacity. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for hardware testing and system validation, including automation of testing processes and managing telemetry systems.
EnergyFuelManufacturingNuclear
Responsibilities
Design and implement modular, reusable automation software—primarily in Python—to support manufacturing and engineering design verification
Write automation software for test article, test equipment, instrumentation, and production documentation systems
Enable test execution across diverse environments, including hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and virtualized simulations
Create algorithms to analyze complex test data and verify compliance with acceptance criteria
Develop tools that improve the frequency, reliability, and automation of software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline
3+ years of software development expertise in C, C++, or Python; or full stack software development
Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc)
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems
Experience with configuration management and version control software
Experience deploying and maintaining build toolchains, test software infrastructure, and telemetry systems
Experience automating processes and testing to improve manufacturing yields and reduce production time
Knowledge with a range of digital and analog interfaces including GPIB, USB, VISA, TCP/IP, VLAN, CAN bus, SPI, I2C, Modbus, analog-to-digital conversion
Strong skills in troubleshooting, debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
Solid fundamental knowledge of networks, electronics, math, and physics
Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock options
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
HSA/FSA/Commuter benefits
Unlimited Time Off policy
Company
General Matter
General Matter is a nuclear energy company that produces enriched uranium fuel for nuclear energy applications.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$950MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyFounders Fund
2026-01-05Grant· $900M
2025-04-14Series Unknown· $50M
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