Lead Engineer, M&S Systems Performance

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As a Systems Performance Modeling & Simulation Engineer in the R&D group, you will be responsible for developing advanced physics-based modeling and simulation environments for electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems used in distributed energy resources and power distribution. Collaborating with subject matter experts, product strategy teams, and systems engineers, you will create accurate and efficient simulations that meet requirements and support product development. Furthermore, you will develop and oversee the implementation of modeling and simulation processes as critical milestones for development and validation of technologies and products within the Product Engineering organization. Through your expertise, you will play a key role in driving innovation and performance improvements in distributed energy and power distribution systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop physics-based modeling and simulation environment for a variety of electrical, thermal, and mechanical systems for distributed energy resources and power distribution

Conduct product architecture trade studies and optimization to ensure maximized performance and minimal costs

Integrate cost, weight, and specification data of components, systems, and renewable energy fuels into simulation models for technoeconomic analysis of architecture options

Collaborate with subject matter experts to characterize components and systems in a simulation environment and communicate analysis results

Collaborate with product strategy and systems engineers to develop models and simulation according to requirements

Develop proof-of-concept controls algorithms to support architecture trade studies and provide functional recommendations to software development teams

Utilize DOE, optimization methods, and data driven modeling and analysis tools

Use models and simulation platforms to verify and validate controls software

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s degree in electrical and mechanical engineering or equivalent

8+ years of experience in systems simulation

Proficiency in time-domain simulation software such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools for pure simulation or real time operating platforms

Knowledge of multi-physics modeling software such as Simscape, Simcenter Amesim, GT Suite, or similar

Proficient in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), model-in-loop (MIL), and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation platforms, including the integration of plant and controls models

Experience with HIL platforms including dSpace, speedgoat, NI, or others for testing of controls systems

Strong understanding of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, power conversion, and battery energy storage systems.

Knowledge of power distribution concepts including uninterrupted power supply, power converters, switchboards, and other power electronics

Familiarity with thermal management systems for battery energy storage, HVAC systems for power distribution enclosures, and their characterization as required for performance-level modeling and simulation

Demonstrated implementation of real-world power generation and distribution problems into complex modeling and simulation platforms

Demonstrated development and implementation of modular component models with scalable flexibility for various levels of simulation fidelity

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Advanced degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with demonstrated simulation experience

Strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and industry standards related to the relevant energy technologies: Microgrid, Power generation, and Energy storage

Experience with Python, C++, or similar environments for development of optimization tools and controls logic

Experience with machine learning models generated from data

Experience with integration of technoeconomic analysis with systems modeling and simulation

Experience with development of SIL, MIL, and HIL platforms for verification and validation of controls software

Experience using version control for modeling and simulation including Git or other similar tools

Travel: 5-10%

Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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