Software Engineer, Microgrid Controls Validation Engineer

Intersect is a company focused on innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure, recently acquired by Google to enhance its operations. The Microgrid Controls Validation Engineer will define and implement a validation framework for microgrid control software, ensuring safety and reliability through simulation and testing.

Responsibilities:

• 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 test execution to create reproducible validation workflows and reporting tools
• Design verification metrics that demonstrate control performance, safety, and compliance
• Collaborate with engineering teams, utilities, and external stakeholders to define test cases and performance requirements
• Validate both steady-state behavior and abnormal operating scenarios
• 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 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