Microgrid Validation Lead
Intersect · San Francisco, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $188,500 - $205,400
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Intersect's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 96% of Intersect's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Intersect
- high 27 stale, 2 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 54 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Intersect's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Intersect.
About this role
As the Microgrid Validation Lead at Intersect, you will spearhead the development of validation strategies and testing methodologies for microgrid control systems, ensuring their safe and reliable performance before deployment. Your role involves building Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing environments, collaborating with engineers and external partners, and establishing standards and processes for complex microgrid systems. You will also mentor junior engineers and integrate field learnings to enhance validation practices.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Intersect as an employer.
What you need
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 3–7+ years of experience in real-time system HIL validation, power system model verification, or related validation disciplines
- Experience designing, building, and operating laboratory environments used to validate electrical power systems
- Demonstrated ability to develop automated test pipelines, validation frameworks, and verification metrics for real-time or embedded systems
- Experience with real-time digital simulators such as RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, or comparable platforms
- Familiarity with power system modeling and simulation tools such as Simulink, Modelica, or similar technologies
What you get
- Total Compensation: $188,000 - $205,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD)
- Equity Grant in parent company
- 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and dependents
- Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
- Access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility outside of team gatherings
- The role involves significant collaboration with external partners, which may require adaptability to different working styles
- The position requires a strong technical background and may involve complex problem-solving under pressure
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Listed by Intersect on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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