Control Systems Lead — Modular Power & Fleet Automation

root/edge; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Edge is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Lead for a remote role (SF preferred). You will own the control stack for modular, behind-the-meter power units powering AI data centers, coordinating hundreds of units with fast load response and high reliability.

You will define architecture, develop fleet-level controls, build dynamic models and HIL rigs, and lead a team of controls and test engineers, while collaborating with OEMs and integrators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in control systems for high-consequence hardware.
• Strong control theory and model-based design.
• Fluency in Simulink, Modelica, or PSCAD.
• Real time embedded and safety rated control experience.
• Hands on experience building HIL and automated test rigs.
• Power systems depth, including inverter dynamics and MV equipment.
• Track record of defensible IP (patents or unique architectures).
• Ideal backgrounds include modular and distributed power developers and OEMs.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical and controls architecture, including SLD, protection, BESS sizing, inverter control mode, switchgear, UPS topology.
• Build unit and fleet level control for genset and BESS coordination, load step handling, paralleling, fault recovery.
• Model first, then test with dynamic plant models and HIL/test rigs.
• Deliver telemetry, state estimation, predictive dispatch from data center signals, health monitoring, OTA updates.
• Manage OEMs and integrators; decide what to buy, what to write, and what to patent.
• Own unit performance; control transient response and power quality in the field.
• Build and lead the controls and test organization.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Real-time embedded systems

Model-based design

Simulink/Modelica/PSCAD

Safety-critical controls

IP development

Modular power/oem exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEC 61850

Modbus

PLC programming

HIL testing

Job description

Root Edge is seeking a Control Systems Engineering Lead for a remote role (SF preferred). You will own the control stack for modular, behind-the-meter power units powering AI data centers, coordinating hundreds of units with fast load response and high reliability.

You will define architecture, develop fleet-level controls, build dynamic models and HIL rigs, and lead a team of controls and test engineers, while collaborating with OEMs and integrators.