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Senior Controls Engineer

AnodeMillbrae, CAMay 23rd, 2026
Anode exists to accelerate the monumental shift away from the supersystem of extraction, processing, and burning of fossil fuels toward lightweight capture and consumption from entirely renewable sources. We're building scalable, silent, flexible, and efficient mobile energy infrastructure to power the zero-emission future. Our mobile battery energy storage systems (mBESS) represent a new category of clean, deployable power.Position OverviewThe Embedded Controls Engineer will be responsible for implementing vehicle-level and system-level control strategies for our mobile battery energy storage platform, translating high-level functional requirements into production-ready embedded control software.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop Simulink based Embedded Controls Software for a mobile battery systemSee features through from prototype to production software release stagesWork with CAN, Modbus, and other automotive & industrial communication standards.Work with cross functional teams (systems, electrical, & product) to define & refine feature definitionsRequirementsMust Have:B.S. in Software Engineering, Mech Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline5+ years of experience in controls engineering for complex electromechanical or energy systemsStrong proficiency in Simulink and C/C++Experience with vehicle, system, power electronics, or other complex control systems.Working knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, serial, or similarExperience working in early hardware and small fast paced teamsPreferred:Background in vehicle controls or automotive software engineeringProven experience owning & coordinating end to end testing (unit tests to vehicle / product software deployment)Experience writing & releasing safety and/or certification critical softwareUnderstanding of relevant standards and compliance requirements (UL 9540, UL 1741, UL 1973, IEC 61508/ISO 26262, etc.)Why This Role MattersAs one of the early controls engineers at Anode, you will define how we implement, test, and deploy embedded control systems for our mobile energy platform. You'll work at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and systems engineering—taking ownership of real features with real impact on product performance and reliability. Your contributions will directly influence product direction, control architecture, and engineering culture as we grow.BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Stock Option Plan