Controls Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Controls Engineer jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Dogpatch across advanced manufacturing, biotech, and building automation. Employers hiring right now include OpenAI, DoorDash, and Redwood Materials. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.
We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.
Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.
Why This Role Matters
We are looking for a Senior Controls Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and operate the network, storage, and compute infrastructure supporting our facility's 24/7 operations. This is a regulated environment where security and segmentation are design requirements from day one.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of the facility infrastructure network and data storage architecture, spanning on-premises systems, cloud integrations, and remote connectivity.
- Design network segmentation and Zero Trust access patterns for scientific equipment and data management systems.
- Own performance, availability, and security of facility systems for 24/7 operations, including monitoring, backup, recovery, and capacity planning.
- Implement infrastructure controls consistent with NIST SP 800-171 and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) in partnership with the IT and security teams, and support risk assessments and audits.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership: mentor a small team as it grows, partner with scientific, facility, and corporate IT stakeholders, and manage vendors and procurement for facility infrastructure.
What You Bring
- 6+ years in network or infrastructure engineering with direct ownership of production network architecture at facility or campus scale, including routing, switching, firewalls, and segmentation.
- Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments with defined availability targets, including cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
- Ability to lead projects end to end: requirements, design, deployment, verification, documentation.
Bonus Points For
- Experience in research, energy, or other high-consequence environments, lab or scientific equipment networks (instrument connectivity, OT/IoT segmentation), NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC exposure, professional-level certifications such as Security+, CCNP or equivalent, and infrastructure automation (IaC, configuration management).
Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.
We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.
Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.
Why This Role Matters
We are looking for a Senior Controls Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and operate the network, storage, and compute infrastructure supporting our facility's 24/7 operations. This is a regulated environment where security and segmentation are design requirements from day one.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of the facility infrastructure network and data storage architecture, spanning on-premises systems, cloud integrations, and remote connectivity.
- Design network segmentation and Zero Trust access patterns for scientific equipment and data management systems.
- Own performance, availability, and security of facility systems for 24/7 operations, including monitoring, backup, recovery, and capacity planning.
- Implement infrastructure controls consistent with NIST SP 800-171 and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR) in partnership with the IT and security teams, and support risk assessments and audits.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership: mentor a small team as it grows, partner with scientific, facility, and corporate IT stakeholders, and manage vendors and procurement for facility infrastructure.
What You Bring
- 6+ years in network or infrastructure engineering with direct ownership of production network architecture at facility or campus scale, including routing, switching, firewalls, and segmentation.
- Experience supporting 24/7 operational environments with defined availability targets, including cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
- Ability to lead projects end to end: requirements, design, deployment, verification, documentation.
Bonus Points For
- Experience in research, energy, or other high-consequence environments, lab or scientific equipment networks (instrument connectivity, OT/IoT segmentation), NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC exposure, professional-level certifications such as Security+, CCNP or equivalent, and infrastructure automation (IaC, configuration management).
Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.
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Who's Hiring
- OpenAI38
- DoorDash38
- Redwood Materials38
- Human Computer Lab38H
- Stantec19
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- Manufacturing38
- Science & Research38
- Technology & Software38
- Consulting & Professional Services19
Controls Engineer Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a controls engineer job in San Francisco?
San Francisco controls engineer roles concentrate in biotech and life sciences in Mission Bay, building automation and smart infrastructure in SoMa, and industrial automation in the Dogpatch and Bayview. Employers in these sectors value hands-on PLC and SCADA experience, and familiarity with cleanroom or GMP environments gives candidates a clear edge in the life sciences corridor specifically.
Which companies hire controls engineers in San Francisco?
San Francisco controls engineer roles are posted by OpenAI, DoorDash, and Redwood Materials and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market skews toward biotech firms, commercial real estate operators, and advanced manufacturing outfits, many of which run multi-site operations requiring controls engineers who can work across facilities.
Are there remote controls engineer jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though controls engineering is largely hands-on, so fully remote roles are limited to design, simulation, and documentation work rather than commissioning or on-site integration. About 28% of controls engineer openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at biotech and building automation employers who need occasional lab or site presence.
How can I get a controls engineer job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Francisco is through facilities or building automation technician roles at commercial real estate firms and hospital systems, which regularly hire junior controls technicians and promote from within. City College of San Francisco offers relevant technical programs, and targeting smaller Mission Bay biotech firms or Dogpatch manufacturers for internships or contract-to-hire roles builds the site-specific experience local employers look for.
Which industries hire the most controls engineers in San Francisco?
San Francisco controls engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Science & Research, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The city's dense biotech campus in Mission Bay, large commercial building stock requiring automated systems, and growing advanced manufacturing presence in the southeastern neighborhoods drive consistent demand for controls engineering talent year-round.
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