Power Electronics Controls Engineer, Energy Storage
Redwoodmaterials
San Francisco, United States
$160,000—$252,500 usd py
On-site
Advanced control algorithms for bess
Bidirectional dc/dc and ac/dc control
Digital twin development with plecs/simulink
Lead the design and implementation of intelligent control systems for next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and mixed-asset energy sites
Job Summary
Lead the design and implementation of intelligent control systems for next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and mixed-asset energy sites.
Develop high-fidelity 'Digital Twins' and architect comprehensive Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments to rigorously stress-test control firmware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the long-term roadmap for modern, resilient energy storage site controllers and optimize performance of mixed-asset arrays.
Matching Summary
Lead the design and implementation of intelligent control systems for next-generation Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and mixed-asset energy sites.
Salary
$160,000—$252,500 USD
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Advanced control algorithms for BESS
Bidirectional DC/DC and AC/DC control
Digital Twin development with PLECS/Simulink
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
C for real-time embedded systems
Python for automation and data analysis
Nice-to-have
Grid-forming and grid-following control
Mixed-asset energy site synchronization
Resonant topologies (LLC, CLLC, DAB)
Multi-level architectures (FC, ANPC)
Familiarity with grid-interconnection codes
Key Requirements
MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Power Electronics Control Systems specialization
3+ years of relevant industry experience (for MSc)
Deep mastery of high-efficiency power conversion topologies
Expertise in closed-loop controller design and implementation on DSPs/microcontrollers