Software Engineer, Microgrid Controls Validation Engineer

Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, recently acquired by Google to enhance energy development. The Microgrid Controls Validation Engineer will define and implement validation frameworks for microgrid control software, ensuring safe and reliable performance through simulation and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Build and Maintain Validation Frameworks
• Develop 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 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
• Integrate Field Learnings into Validation
• Support analysis of field operating data to refine simulation models and identify edge cases
• Integrate field learnings back into regression test suites to continuously improve validation coverage
• Maintain Validation Assets and Traceability
• Maintain a well-structured repository of validation assets, test artifacts, and documentation
• Ensure clear version control, traceability, and repeatability across validation workflows

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 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
• Experience with modern development practices including version control and automated validation workflows
• Familiarity with utility grid interconnection and market requirements, particularly in ERCOT
• A collaborative work style and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams
• Strong attention to detail and a mindset focused on safety, quality, and system reliability