Controls Software Engineer II

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Houston, TX
Hybrid
Energy
The Role
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
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.

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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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
943 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and digital applications for renewables and storage. With a presence in 30 global markets, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled digital applications for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids. (Nasdaq: FLNC)

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