Hybrid Controls Software Engineer for Energy Storage

Lg Energy Solution, Ltd.; Westborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. seeks a Controls Software Engineer to develop and maintain control applications for its AEROS EMS and Power Plant Controller platforms. You will work with a principal engineer and cross-functional teams to apply power system fundamentals and software skills to energy storage challenges.

You will model, implement, and test control software, with mentorship as you build expertise in our systems and practices. Strong curiosity and collaboration are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or closely related field required.
• Strong fundamentals in three-phase AC, real/reactive power, voltage/frequency behavior.
• Experience tuning PI/PID controllers and applying control theory.
• Proficient programming experience across projects or coursework.
• Ability to record and interpret engineering data for diagnostics.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control algorithms for battery energy storage systems.
• Develop real-time control software in Linux using C++ and model-based generation.
• Use AI-assisted tools while reviewing outputs and ensuring correctness.
• Develop simulation models to evaluate control performance against specs.
• Execute tests in simulation and on lab/project-site systems; hands-on electrical work not required.
• Investigate performance issues and support customer and project needs.
• Document control designs, decisions, and test results clearly.
• Collaborate with SQA to define verification methods and repeatable tests.
• Work with program managers to deliver control features meeting requirements.

Skills

Power system fundamentals

Feedback control fundamentals

Programming experience

Data recording/analysis

Curiosity/learning

Problem-solving methodical approach

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Linux

Version control (Git)

Job description

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. seeks a Controls Software Engineer to develop and maintain control applications for its AEROS EMS and Power Plant Controller platforms. You will work with a principal engineer and cross-functional teams to apply power system fundamentals and software skills to energy storage challenges.

You will model, implement, and test control software, with mentorship as you build expertise in our systems and practices. Strong curiosity and collaboration are valued.