Sr. Controls Software Engineer -II

Fluence; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Controls Software Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge control software for energy storage systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies like MathWorks Matlab/Simulink and Agile methodologies, collaborating with a talented team to deliver impactful solutions. If you're driven, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to contribute to the future of energy storage, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to pioneering modern electric solutions and making a difference in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required, with a focus on control software development.
• Expertise in Matlab/Simulink and Agile methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software for energy storage systems.
• Troubleshoot field issues and ensure project timelines are met.

Skills

MathWorks Matlab/Simulink

Agile Scrum

Git

Power Engineering

Closed-loop Control Algorithms

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science

MS in Power System or related fields

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Linux Shell Scripting

Job description

Req#: b5d2e245-4998-4e59-995a-9440aa98720f

ABOUT THE POSITION:

We are looking for a Controls Software Engineer with a passion for software design and extensive experience with power engineering, MathWorks Matlab/Simulink, Agile Scrum using Jira, and Git. Our Control System is comprised of three main applications: Controls, UI, and the Data Acquisition System. You will report to the Senior Manager Control Application Software Development. As a hands-on member of the development team, you will also do the work of delivering a releasable Increment of product at the end of each Sprint.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

Responsibilities

1. Serve as the controls SW developer designing Fluence’s energy storage system control SW for utility and grid applications.
2. Develop FOS Controls, integrate grid-scale battery and power conversion systems from industry-leading manufacturers.
3. Design, develop, build, and document FOS controls logic using MathWorks Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and C.
4. Support requisition engineering. Troubleshoot field issues and identify root causes.
5. Focus on robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
6. Meet project timelines and budget.
7. Track, manage, document, and report work using JIRA and Confluence.
8. Foster a spirit of teamwork that allows for impersonal disagreement over ideas, conflict, and expeditious resolution.

Qualifications

Required

1. Bachelor in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related fields from an accredited university.
2. Expertise in MathWorks Matlab/Simulink for model-based systems engineering.
3. Strong knowledge of power system market applications, power generation, and/or energy storage system controls.
4. Experience in closed-loop control algorithms.
5. Expertise using the Agile development framework and Git workflow.
6. Enthusiasm for getting things done, taking personal responsibility, adding value within a team setting, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
7. Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 5% of the time.

Preferred

1. 6+ years of control SW development experience.
2. MS in Power System, Power Electronics, Computer Science, Control systems, Software Engineering, from an accredited university.
3. Significant related work experience will be considered in place of a master’s degree.
4. Expertise in control SW verification and validation.
5. Expertise in Simulink code generation and optimization.
6. Experience in Linux shell script programming.
7. Experience in CI/CD integration process and toolchain.
8. Experience with Industrial Protocols: Modbus TCP, DNP3, IEC 61850.

About the company

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services provider. Fluence is the result of two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage, Siemens and AES, joining together to form a new company dedicated to innovating modern electric solutions.