Intersect is looking to solve the problem of ensuring microgrid control software performs safely and reliably before it reaches the field, as part of its mission to accelerate the clean energy transition.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to design automated test pipelines and verification metrics for real-time or embedded systems
- Experience with real-time system validation, embedded software testing, or SIL/HIL simulation
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
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 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
Other
- 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
- 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
- Location within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs (SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON)
