Software Engineering Intern

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Possible Tasks within this Role

As a Software Engineering Intern at Electrify America, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our Energy Management System (EMS). This system will integrate with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) and on-site Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to seamlessly control total load at a charging site. You’ll also help to improve our control algorithms by applying machine learning techniques to achieve improved system performance.

Using your experience in embedded development, control systems, and IoT data tools, you turn functional and technical requirements into software implementations used widely across Electrify America. You will collaborate closely with validation teams to support testing of your code and software in addition to building out visualizations to monitor the performance of the system. This role requires a strong problem-solving mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualification Requirements

Main responsibility – Software Development (80%)

• Contribute to development of energy management solutions
• Evaluate and improve control strategies and algorithms.
• Develop visualizations for key time-series data from chargers and energy controllers
• Apply machine learning algorithms to improve system performance

Additional responsibilities – System Integration and Validation (20%)

• Test, validate, and troubleshoot controller implementation.
• Debug field issues and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with validation teams on integration test strategies.
• Validate system performance and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct field tests to verify system integration and functionality.
• Support safety/compliance testing.

Education

• Current student or recent graduate with a BS is Computer Science, Engineering or STEM field

Skills

• Proficiency in Java, C/C++, SQL, or Python
• Familiarity with communication and networking protocols including Ethernet, MQTT, Modbus TCP, WebSocket, REST, etc.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux and IoT platforms.
• Previous automotive, charging, energy, or related experience is a plus
• Familiarity with machine learning and time-series forecasting

Desired

• Previous automotive, charging, energy, or related experience is a plus
• Familiarity with machine learning and time-series forecasting

Work Flexibility

Hybrid position on-site in Reston, VA HQ and Ashburn, VA Center of Excellence 4 days per week with option for remote work 1 day per week. Some travel to charging sites may be required (<10%)

Electrify America, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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