Software R&D Assistant, Part-time

Your role as a Software R&D Assistant
At Novatron, we are developing a new path to fusion energy: clean, safe and practically unlimited power. Our experiment at the Alfvén Laboratory at KTH depends on the software and instrumentation that run it. You will support our software design team with their work in the lab. Typical tasks are to connect instrumentation and computers, troubleshoot problems, and develop software around it. You will work closely with, and learn from, experienced engineers and contribute to ongoing R&D activities.

We believe you are self-driven and confident. You take initiative, work independently and in a structured way, and enjoy hands-on problem-solving where software meets hardware. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are excited to be part of a fast-growing organization.

This is a part-time, hourly position (maximum 20 hours per week) for 6–12 months.

Responsibilities:

• Support the integration of software and instrumentation on our experimental plasma device

• Install and configure software on experiment and control computers

• Set up and connect instrumentation, data acquisition hardware and sensors

• Troubleshoot problems in software, hardware and communication between systems

• Develop and test software for experiment control, data acquisition and instrumentation in LabVIEW and Rust

• Document setups, configurations and procedures

• Follow established protocols, safety standards and best engineering practices

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
We believe you bring a combination of the following qualifications and competencies:

Core qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field

• Experience in software development with C, C++ or Rust

• Experience with electronics and general lab work, such as soldering, measurement instruments, power supplies and sensors

• Self-driven and confident to work independently and take ownership of tasks

• Willingness to learn LabVIEW/Rust

• Structured and detail-oriented way of working

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with LabVIEW or Rust

• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation or control systems

• Experience with Windows and Linux system setup and networking

• Experience with version control (Git)

About Novatron Fusion Group
Novatron Fusion Group is a Swedish fusion energy company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Stockholm. Building on an original idea by inventor Jan Jäderberg, we are developing the NOVATRON – the world’s only stable mirror-machine fusion concept – together with KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Today, around 80 professionals from across the globe work with us to make safe, reliable and emission-free fusion energy a reality, backed by investors such as St1, Industrifonden and InnoEnergy.

Our Offer
Join a purpose-driven company at the forefront of fusion energy. At Novatron, you’ll work alongside experts from diverse backgrounds, contribute to a unique technology and make a real impact on the future of clean energy. We foster a collaborative environment built on curiosity, continuous learning and innovation, where everyone is encouraged to grow.

Information about the position

• Location: Stockholm, on-site (KTH)

• Starting as soon as possible

• Part-time, hourly, maximum 20 hours per week

• Duration: 6–12 months

Application and Contact
Are you the person we are looking for? Apply today! We review applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Jonatan Graesser at [email protected].

Please note that, due to GDPR regulations, applications and CVs submitted via email or direct messages will not be accepted. Candidates considered for employment with Novatron Fusion Group may be subject to a mandatory background check process.