<p>We are seeking a Hardware Engineer with an electrical and electronics background to lead the development and integration of DC fast charging into our range of battery energy storage systems. This role is responsible for the system architecture development, software integration, and technical implementation that enables our BESS to both recharge from public DC fast chargers and integrate EV charging hardware into our energy storage solutions. It requires intelligent system integration and software architecture that bridges the gap between DC fast charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>System Architecture &amp; Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Design and develop core system architecture for integrating third-party DC fast chargers (from OEMs like Alpitronic, ABB, Kempower, etc.) with Allye's BESS</li><li>Create interface specifications and communication protocols between EV charging hardware and our battery management systems </li><li>Develop integration strategies to support multiple charging standards (CCS1, CCS2, NACS, CHAdeMO)</li><li>Ensure integration supports bidirectional energy flow between BESS and charging infrastructure </li></ul><p><strong>Software Integration &amp; OCPP Implementation</strong></p><p>Lead software integration activities, working hands-on and with the existing embedded controls and application software teams, to deliver: </p><ul><li>Updates to our BESS control system and to implement OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) </li><li>Develop and maintain communication interfaces for charging session management, billing integration, and real-time monitoring</li><li>Create robust API frameworks for seamless integration with charge point management systems (CPMS)</li><li>Implement security protocols and encryption for safe data exchange between systems</li><li>Work with WebSocket, MQTT, REST APIs, and other communication protocols</li></ul><p><strong>DC Fast Charging Network Integration</strong></p><ul><li>Enable Allye's BESS to recharge from public DC fast charging networks</li><li>Develop adapter strategies and interface solutions for different charging connector types</li><li>Implement smart charging algorithms that optimise energy flow based on grid conditions, battery state, and charging rates</li><li>Create interoperability solutions ensuring our systems work with existing and emerging charging standards</li></ul><p><strong>Hardware Interface Development</strong></p><ul><li>Design electrical interfaces and control systems for integration with existing EV charging hardware</li><li>Collaborate with mechanical engineers on physical integration challenges and thermal management</li><li>Develop safety systems and emergency protocols for high-voltage DC charging integration</li><li>Create test procedures and validation protocols for integrated charging systems </li></ul><p><strong>Standards Compliance &amp; Certification</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards: SAE J1772, IEC 61851, UL2202, ISO 15118</li><li>Support certification processes for integrated systems (CE marking, UL listing, etc.)</li><li>Stay current with evolving EV charging standards and emerging technologies like Plug &amp; Charge and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)</li><li>Maintain knowledge of grid codes and utility interconnection requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration &amp; Documentation</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineering teams</li><li>Create comprehensive technical documentation including system specifications, integration guides, and troubleshooting procedures</li><li>Support field deployment and provide technical guidance for installation teams</li><li>Collaborate with external partners, OEMs, and certification bodies</li></ul>

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<div id="ember529" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description"><span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">Allye provides distributed energy storage at the grid edge to provide collective flexibility to the electricity network, helping accelerate decarbonisation of the grid while lowering energy costs for industrial, commercial and residential customers by up to 50%. Our smartly designed energy storage systems reimagine how batteries are connected, distributed and used. Flexible and modular, our batteries are self-learning, intelligently managed via the cloud to maximise cycle life and arbitrage on electricity prices. Using digital twins, we deploy machine learning and AI to optimise behaviour and performance as a collective of assets, to deliver benefits at an individual level to the end user and the energy network at a system level.</span></div>
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Senior Hardware Engineer - EV Charging

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