• Team leadership: Line manage, mentor and grow a team of platform engineers and SREs. Build a high‑performing, psychologically safe culture that values learning, accountability and continuous improvement. • Technical strategy & delivery: Define and execute the platform roadmap including compute, networking, storage, CI/CD and Kubernetes‑based services. Balance technical debt, reliability work and new feature delivery. • Reliability & SLAs: Own SLIs/SLOs for platform services, drive reliability programmes, and ensure teams meet agreed availability and performance targets. • Observability & incident management: Champion end‑to‑end observability (metrics, tracing, logging), lead major incident responses, and run blameless post‑incident reviews with actionable RCA and follow‑through. • Automation & infrastructure as code: Promote automation-first approaches for provisioning, deployments and runbook automation using IaC and CI/CD best practice. • Security & compliance: Work closely with InfoSec to embed secure configurations, secrets management and compliance controls into the platform lifecycle.

Role Description As System Owner for Smart Charging Systems, you will drive the conceptualization, development, and deployment of intelligent charging solutions across IONITY’s charging network. You will act as the hands-on technical authority for smart charging technologies, including load management systems, communication interfaces, and emerging technologies such as RoboCharging. - Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to define system requirements, steer in-house developments, evaluate innovative technologies, and support the integration of smart charging capabilities into IONITY’s future charging ecosystem. - Define and own the technical roadmap for Smart Charging Systems within IONITY. - Lead the development and evolution of IONITY’s in-house load management controller and related smart charging applications. - Define system requirements, architectures, and interfaces between charging stations, energy management systems, backend platforms, and grid operators. - Drive technology scouting and evaluation of new smart charging technologies, market solutions, and industry trends. - Lead pilot projects and proof-of-concepts for emerging technologies such as RoboCharging, automated charging solutions, and advanced charging automation concepts. - Define concepts for grid-friendly charging, dynamic power allocation, demand response, and charging optimization. - Support the integration of energy assets such as battery storage systems and renewable energy sources into smart charging strategies. - Lead technical development projects and coordinate internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. - Collaborate with Product Management to translate business needs into technical solutions and product requirements. - Collaborate with (Information) Technology to integrate solutions into the IONITY backend systems. - Evaluate supplier solutions and support procurement activities from a technical perspective. - Lead and contribute to national and international standardization activities related to smart charging technologies. - Support internal departments and external partners with technical expertise on smart charging systems and future charging technologies. Qualifications - Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Energy Systems, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Minimum 5 years of experience in eMobility charging infrastructure, smart charging, energy management systems, or related technical fields. - Experience with charging station ecosystems and EV charging communication architectures. - Experience in the development, integration, or operation of load management and energy management systems. - Experience leading technical development projects involving multiple stakeholders. - Proven experience in supplier management and technical evaluations. - Experience with charging standards and communication protocols. - Previous involvement in charging innovation projects or R&D initiatives is a strong plus. - Experience with pilot projects and technology validation activities is desirable. - Deep understanding of EV charging infrastructure and charging system architectures. - Strong knowledge of smart charging concepts, load management, and power optimization strategies. - Understanding of energy management systems and grid integration concepts. - Familiarity with charging communication protocols such as OCPP, ISO 15118, Modbus TCP/IP, and IEC 61850. - Understanding of Plug & Charge and automated charging technologies. - Experience with technical concept development and system engineering methodologies. - Ability to evaluate and compare emerging technologies and technical solutions. - Knowledge of software-hardware interfaces and distributed system architectures. - Understanding of data-driven optimization and analytics concepts is a plus. - Business fluent English (mandatory). - Additional European languages are considered an advantage. Company Description IONITY is a joint venture of the car manufacturers BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, along with BlackRock's Climate Infrastructure Platform as financial investor.

Title: Ambassador - Nuclear Engineering Location: university park United States Part time job requisition id REQ_0000072185 Description: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University is seeking enthusiastic and responsible students to join our team as Student Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will have the opportunity to specialize in focus areas including Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, and other areas and duties as assigned. Job Duties: Related job duties and hours vary but may include: - Support departmental outreach activities (local travel), and student engagement, not limited to the University Park campus. - Communicate effectively with event organizers, faculty coordinators, and other parties. - Ensure events run smoothly by addressing any issues that arise promptly. - Assist in coordinating volunteer events and service projects, including recruitment, logistics, and promotion. - Ensure all service and civic engagement initiatives prioritize inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. Requirements and Qualifications: - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. - Previous experience in event planning or student organizations is a plus but not required. - Strong work ethic, customer service skills, the ability to take initiative. These positions are short in duration and part time without benefits. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as need arises. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

The role and its impact As a Head of Engineering at Xero, you will lead and grow multiple engineering teams within your product portfolio; delivering high-quality software that improves the lives of hundreds of thousands of small business customers globally. By acting as a technical anchor, you will maintain an informed opinion on system health and code quality while driving product delivery velocity. You will serve as a prominent change agent, establishing clarity and driving progress toward enterprise-wide goals by simplifying intricate cross-departmental hurdles. In this role, you will empower your teams to refine their engineering excellence, advocating for AI-first methodologies and ensuring the delivery of high-impact results that support both commercial and user objectives. As an engineering leader at Xero we expect you to come with high EQ, being self-aware, self-regulated, motivated and empathetic, with great interpersonal skills. You'll lead and live our vision and values – building and fostering an inclusive and positive team culture. The team and how they connect You will partner with leaders in Product and Design to ensure customer, business, and technical priorities are thoughtfully balanced across your portfolio. The team anchors on core principles of customer obsession and high support to foster psychological safety and innovation. The team is currently working on - Championing the adoption of responsible AI architecture and AI-powered workflows to unlock productivity and accelerate time to value across the portfolio. - Leading technical modernisation efforts, such as moving from monoliths to decoupled services and adopting API-first integration patterns. - Executing complex, cross-team programs of work with clear accountability and proactive risk management to deliver reliable results. - Defining hiring strategies and growing high-performing talent to sustain a high-performance bar and support engineering career progression. - Raising the bar on operational excellence through strong ownership of high-quality production services, ensuring reliability, observability, and continuous improvement. Where and how you can work Xero offers a hybrid working environment with a mix of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility. We use boost days to bring teams together in our modern office spaces to foster connection, alignment, and creativity. Here are some of the things we are looking for - You bring a deep understanding of software architecture, design trade-offs, and managing technical debt at scale. - Your background includes a proven track record of managing and growing high-performing leaders and engineering teams. - Navigating areas of conflict in an open, positive, and proactive way is a key strength you offer to the team. - You possess strong strategic acumen to identify and simplify complex, cross-functional challenges in fast-scaling environments. - Fostering a growth mindset and a culture of accountability across multiple teams comes naturally to you. - Having a bias for action helps you make good decisions fast rather than perfect decisions slowly. Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.