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Microgrid Validation Engineer

3 weeks, 6 days ago
United States
Full-time
Mid Level
Test Engineer
Quality Assurance and Testing
C C++ Embedded Systems Git Lua Rust
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Intersect

Intersect

We deliver the fastest, cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy and data center infrastructure solutions for the scale of what comes next.

Internet Software & Services
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Founded 2001
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Description

  • Develop validation tools and simulation frameworks that test control algorithms across normal and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Design and maintain automated test execution workflows that improve validation efficiency, repeatability, and reporting.
  • Create scalable validation processes to support the growth and deployment of microgrid systems.
  • Partner with controls engineers, power systems engineers, utilities, and external stakeholders to define validation scenarios, test cases, and performance requirements.
  • Verify controller behavior under normal operating conditions and abnormal system events.
  • Establish objective performance metrics and acceptance criteria to assess system readiness.
  • Analyze field operating data to improve simulation fidelity and identify untested edge cases.
  • Incorporate operational insights into regression test suites to strengthen validation coverage.
  • Support root-cause investigations and validation efforts for system performance issues.
  • Maintain laboratory validation capabilities, including HIL environments, test infrastructure, traceability, and technical documentation.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2–5+ years of experience in real-time system HIL validation, SIL testing, power system model verification, or related validation disciplines.
  • Experience designing automated test pipelines, verification methodologies, and performance metrics for real-time or embedded systems.
  • Hands-on experience with real-time simulators and validation platforms, including SIL, HIL, or comparable testing environments.
  • Familiarity with simulation and modeling tools such as Simulink, Modelica, or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or operational validation of laboratory or utility-scale power systems.
  • Familiarity with industrial control and embedded programming languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C.
  • Experience using modern software development practices, including version control, automated testing, and validation workflows.
  • Understanding of utility interconnection requirements, grid operations, and energy market participation; ERCOT experience is preferred.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, and system reliability.
  • A proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

  • Total compensation of $118,750–$137,500, including base salary and bonus.
  • Equity grant in the parent company.
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO, plus company-wide breaks for Fourth of July and year-end.
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents.
  • Access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven.
  • Free access to Spring Health, including 5 therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account through Wellhub+.
  • $150 monthly food stipend and $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement.
  • Pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free UrbanSitter access with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical.

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