Software Engineer, Microgrid Controls Validation Engineer

1 month ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
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
1-10
Founded 2001

Description

  • Develop and maintain software validation tools and simulation frameworks that exercise control algorithms across a full range of operating conditions, including failure modes, communication delays, and equipment faults.
  • Define requirements and approaches for real-time simulation testing (SIL/HIL) to verify controls code prior to field deployment.
  • Automate test execution and reporting to create reproducible validation workflows and dashboards.
  • Design verification metrics and test cases that demonstrate control performance, safety, compliance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with controls engineers, power systems engineers, utilities, and external partners to define performance criteria and validation scope.
  • Validate steady-state behavior and abnormal operating scenarios, and ensure regression test coverage for edge cases.
  • Analyze field operating data to refine simulation models and incorporate field learnings into validation suites.
  • Maintain a structured repository of validation assets, test artifacts, documentation, and version control to ensure traceability and repeatability.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3–7+ years of experience in real-time system validation, embedded software testing, or SIL/HIL simulation.
  • Ability to design automated test pipelines and verification metrics for real-time or embedded systems.
  • Experience with simulation tools such as Simulink or Modelica and with real-time simulators and SIL/HIL validation methods.
  • Proficiency with industrial control and embedded languages (examples listed: C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C).
  • Experience with modern development practices including version control and automated validation workflows.
  • Familiarity with utility grid interconnection and market requirements, with particular emphasis on ERCOT.
  • Collaborative work style and ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and a mindset focused on safety, quality, and system reliability.
  • Located within ~60 miles of one of Intersect’s hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro, Denver, Houston, Calgary, Toronto) to support in-person team gatherings.

Benefits

  • Total compensation USD $185,000–$195,000 (includes base salary + bonus).
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July and end of year).
  • Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven.
  • Mental health support via Spring Health (including 5 free therapy/psychiatry sessions) and a Headspace subscription through Wellhub+.
  • $150 monthly food stipend and $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet.
  • Perks including pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 quarterly credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical.
  • Flexible remote-first work model with quarterly Team Week gatherings and company hubs for in-person connection.

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