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Senior Reaction Controls Engineer

Location: Menlo Park, California
Work mode: Remote
Listed: Sep 21, 2026

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Mainspring Energy is seeking a Senior Reaction Controls Engineer in Menlo Park, California. This role involves optimizing system performance by integrating physics-based models with modern control algorithms for linear generators. Responsibilities include implementing models and tests in C++, developing control strategies, and analyzing experimental data.

Skills and focus areas

thermodynamics
dynamic system control
thermodynamic cycles
engine control
reaction kinetics
control algorithms
physics-based models
reliability
service intervals
power
efficiency
continuous-integration

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