Sr. Controls Software Engineer
Description For Sr. Controls Software Engineer
Fluence is seeking a Sr. Controls Software Engineer with a passion for software design and extensive experience in power engineering, MathWorks Matlab/Simulink, Agile Scrum using Jira, and Git. The role involves developing control software for Fluence's energy storage system for utility and grid applications. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and document FOS controls logic using MathWorks Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and C, integrate grid-scale battery and power conversion systems, and support requisition engineering. The position requires a focus on robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability. The engineer will work in an Agile environment, using JIRA and Confluence for project management. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy storage solutions, contributing to the development of sustainable energy systems. The position requires occasional travel (up to 5%) and offers a chance to work with a dynamic team in a rapidly evolving industry.
Responsibilities For Sr. Controls Software Engineer
- Serve as the controls SW developer designing Fluence's energy storage system control SW for utility and grid applications
- Develop FOS Controls, integrate grid-scale battery and power conversion systems from industry-leading manufacturers
- Design, develop, build, and document FOS controls logic using MathWorks Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and C
- Support requisition engineering. Troubleshoot field issues and identify root causes
- Focus on robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Meet project timelines and budget
- Track, manage, document, and report work using JIRA and Confluence
- Foster a spirit of teamwork that allows for impersonal disagreement over ideas, conflict, and expeditious resolution
Requirements For Sr. Controls Software Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related fields from an accredited university
- Expertise in MathWorks Matlab/Simulink for model-based systems engineering
- Strong knowledge of power system market applications, power generation, and/or energy storage system controls
- Experience in closed-loop control algorithms
- Expertise using the Agile development framework and Git workflow
- Enthusiasm for getting things done, taking personal responsibility, adding value within a team setting, and ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willing and able to travel, domestically and internationally, up to 5% of the time
