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Controls Software Engineer II

Texas, United States (Hybrid)

Controls Software Engineer II

2 Months ago • All levels • Research & Development • Undisclosed

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Job Description

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

We are looking for a Controls Software Engineer with a passion for energy storage system control software design. Your experience with power engineering and agile development processes are critical for the position. As a hands-on member of the development team, you will be responsible for making individual contributions in order to deliver a releasable increment of product at the determined benchmarks.

You will be responsible for the following:

Serve as a controls software developer designing Fluence’s energy storage systems for utility and grid applications
Develop within Fluence Operations System Controls, and integrate grid-scale battery and power conversion systems from industry-leading manufacturers
Design, develop, build, and document controls logic using MathWorks toolchain and C/C++
Support project sites. Troubleshoot field issues and identify root causes
Focus on robustness, security, performance, scalability, and maintainability
Meet project budget and timelines
Track, manage, document, and reporting using JIRA and Confluence
Foster a spirit of teamwork that promotes expeditious resolution

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

Bachelor in the areas of Electrical, Computer Science, Power Engineering related fields from an accredited university. Master's Degree preferred, but not required
3+ years of controls software development experience
Hands on experience with control software verification and validation processes
Expertise in MathWorks Matlab/Simulink for model-based controls development
Strong knowledge of power system market applications, power generation, and/or energy storage system controls
Strong knowledge of hardware integration controls with inverter/converter and/or battery management system
Hands-on experience with lab testing on electrical power system/component
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 15% of the time

Bonus experience

C++/Linux shell script programming and CI/CD integration processes
Experience with communication protocols, such as MQTT MessageBus, Modbus TCP, DNP3, IEC 61850

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

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