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X, The Moonshot Factory · 1 day ago

Senior Computational Scientist (Electric Grid Simulations), Tapestry

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $259K/yr

6+ years exp

X, The Moonshot Factory is focused on revolutionizing the electric grid through innovative technology. They are seeking a talented grid simulations and computational scientist to expand their grid computations capability.

AerospaceAugmented RealityAutomotiveRobotics

Responsibilities

Work with power system and software engineering experts on the design and creation of advanced simulation tools for the power grid

Develop codes and algorithms to take full advantage of powerful, modern computer hardware

Qualification

Power SystemsSimulation Software DevelopmentNumerical AnalysisPythonC/C++JavaMachine LearningScientific Programming

Required

Master or PhD in a STEM field (such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field) with a strong interest in grid simulations and computations

Demonstrated proficiency in Power Systems and Power Electronics fundamentals, coupled with a background in the development of simulation software

At least a minimum of 6 years professional experience focused on power systems modeling and simulation principles

Experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, Java, or C/C++

Proficiency in numerical analysis, such as time discretization, solving linear and nonlinear differential equations, and techniques for integration and differentiation

Preferred

Experience conducting power system planning and interconnection studies

Are a skilled and efficient programmer in scientific programming languages (e.g, JAX, C++, Julia, etc.) with a desire to expand into new areas of coding languages and processes

Familiar with Machine Learning concepts