Controls Software Engineer

Controls Software Engineer

Hybrid 3 days onsite - Westborough, MA

Company Overview

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a full-service energy storage system supplier and integrator. Using our core strengths of expert service to our customers, unparalleled safety, and excellence in manufacturing, we bring standardized, fully integrated energy storage systems to a rapidly growing worldwide market. Our systems address our customers' needs to reduce capital equipment and installation costs while enhancing system level performance and reliability using automated monitoring systems and analytics across the battery, power conditioning and auxiliary systems. Our AEROS® energy operating system is the engine of innovation to provide advanced control functions allowing our customers to maximize the value of their energy storage assets. Our service capabilities include advanced monitoring and analytics, scheduled maintenance, augmentation, and auxiliary system upgrades. The combination of excellence in battery technology and production coupled with nearly two decades of energy storage integration makes LGES Vertech a leading supplier and integrator in the power and energy markets.

LGES Vertech is a highly matrixed, team-oriented organization that fosters cross functional collaboration and innovation. The company seeks high caliber candidates with proven experience and with characteristics that embody our corporate commitment to the virtues of humble, hungry and smart in all we do. Our diverse and growing team enjoys competitive salaries, generous benefits, including 100% employer sponsored medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.

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Position Overview

As a Controls Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain control applications for LGES Vertech's AEROS EMS and Power Plant Controller platforms. Working closely with a principal engineer and a cross-functional team, you will apply power system fundamentals and software development skills to solve real-world energy storage challenges. You will contribute to modeling, implementation, and testing, with mentorship as you build expertise in our systems and development practices. We value sound reasoning, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and implement control algorithms for commercial and grid-scale battery energy storage systems.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain real-time control software in a Linux environment, using C++ and model-based code generation as appropriate.
• Use AI-assisted tools to support development, analysis, documentation, and testing, while reviewing generated outputs, protecting confidential information, and verifying engineering correctness.
• Develop simulation models to analyze system behavior and evaluate control performance against design requirements.
• Develop and execute controls software tests in simulation and on lab or project-site systems to verify performance and reliability. Hands-on electrical work is not part of this role.
• Investigate system performance issues, identify root causes, and support customer and project needs.
• Maintain clear documentation of control designs, implementation decisions, test procedures, and results.
• Collaborate with software quality assurance (SQA) to define verification methods and build repeatable tests.
• Work with program managers, project managers, and project engineers to deliver control functionality that meets project requirements.

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a closely related field is required. An advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• No minimum number of years of professional experience is required.

Workplace/Travel

• Hybrid in office 3 days/week
• Remote work may be considered for the right candidate
• Occasional travel may be required.