Pitch Aeronautics · 2 months ago
Graduate Research Assistant
Boise, ID
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $18/hrPitch Aeronautics Inc. is a rapidly growing startup creating innovative solutions for the utility industry. They are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to join a project focused on the deployment of weather-based Dynamic Line Ratings, collaborating closely with Idaho Power and other partners to enhance transmission capacity and reduce wildfire risks.
AerospaceDrone ManagementDrones
Responsibilities
Analyze forecast thermal line ratings and powerflow
Evaluate micrometeorological downscaling and forecast-error models over complex terrain
Support power-system analytics: OPF/UC with DLR constraints, congestion relief scenarios
Present results to Idaho Power engineering/operations, document methods, and co-author internal reports
Qualification
Required
Current or incoming Boise State graduate student (MS or PhD)
Strong quantitative skills in Python and/or MATLAB; version control (Git)
Ability to work on-site in Boise, ID multiple days per week; field work tolerance (substations/line corridors with proper training/PPE)
Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
Preferred
Coursework/research in any of: power systems, meteorology, heat transfer, remote sensing, or energy policy
Experience with large data-set postprocessing
Familiarity with thermal line ratings, power delivery systems
Comfort bridging across engineering and policy teams
Strong writing skills
Company
Pitch Aeronautics
Pitch Aeronautics is an aviation and aerospace tech company that offers drone for installations, maintenance, and up-close inspections.
Founded in 2016
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.55MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-08-26Grant· $1.15M
2023-09-11Seed· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Zach A.
CEO & Co-Founder
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