Location/Remote: Hybrid Remote in Cedar Park, TX (i.e., 4 days onsite/week)

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Full Time/Permanent

Compensation: Salary up to $125k (depending on experience)

We are seeking a talented and motivated Control Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a key contributor, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions for power control and management systems. If you have a passion for both low-level programming and high-level system design, this role is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize software components for power control systems using C++.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and system architects.
• Proficiency in Linux development environments (e.g., Ubuntu or CentOS).
• Comfortable working with system libraries, kernel modules, and device drivers.
• Strong scripting experience with Python and Bash.
• Automate system tasks, perform data analysis, and create efficient tools for system monitoring and diagnostics.
• Develop software components that respond to power system events.
• Implement control algorithms for voltage regulation, load shedding, fault detection, and protection.
• Ensure stability and safety of power systems.
• Create unit tests, integration tests, and system-level tests.
• Validate software against power system simulations and real-world scenarios.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for software design, APIs, and system configurations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in C++ development, preferably in the context of power systems or industrial controls.
• Familiarity with power system concepts (voltage, current, frequency, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

Bonus Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Scripting experience with Python and Bash.
• Experience with PLC programming or SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc.).
• Exposure to FPGA programming or hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog).