Software Engineer, Microgrid Controls Validation Engineer

Build and maintain validation frameworks for microgrid control software:

• Develop software validation tools and simulation frameworks that exercise control algorithms across a full range of operating conditions
• Define requirements and approaches for using real-time simulators for Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing

Automate testing and reporting:

• Automate test execution to create reproducible validation workflows and reporting tools
• Design verification metrics that demonstrate control performance, safety, and compliance

Define test cases and performance criteria:

• Collaborate with engineering teams, utilities, and external stakeholders to define test cases and performance requirements
• Validate both steady-state behavior and abnormal operating scenarios

This role contributes to Intersect Power's mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring microgrid control software performs safely and reliably before deployment, helping deliver reliable power at massive scale.

• 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 real-time simulators, including SIL, HIL, or comparable validation methods
• Proficiency in industrial control and embedded languages such as C++, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text, SEL RTAC logic, CODESYS, Lua, Rust, or C

Total Compensation: USD$185,000 - $195,000 (includes base salary + bonus)

• Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Family support: 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
• Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation
• Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Intersect Power accelerates the clean energy transition by designing and operating systems that deliver reliable power at massive scale, with a focus on microgrid engineering and large-scale energy systems.