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X, The Moonshot Factory · 1 day ago

Computational Scientist, Grid Simulations, (Tapestry)

Mountain View, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$166K/yr - $244K/yr

2+ years exp

Tapestry is an energy intelligence company incubated at X, the Moonshot Factory, focused on building the intelligence layer for the future electric grid. The Computational Scientist in Grid Simulations will design high-fidelity simulation engines and develop algorithms to model the dynamic behavior of the grid, ensuring simulation accuracy and performance.

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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 specifically designed to take full advantage of powerful, modern computer hardware

Optimize simulation performance to allow for rapid iterative testing of grid resilience and stability under various carbon-free scenarios

Advance the state-of-the-art in grid modeling by implementing new techniques for handling high-frequency power electronics and transient events

Will serve as a core contributor to the development of high-fidelity simulation engines that model the dynamic behavior of modern power grids

Work will bridge the gap between complex physical power systems and scalable software architectures to ensure simulation accuracy at scale

Will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate simulation results into actionable insights for grid operators and partners

Qualification

Power SystemsSimulation Software DevelopmentNumerical AnalysisGeneral-purpose ProgrammingPower ElectronicsMachine 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 2 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 discretionary, solving linear and nonlinear differential equations, and techniques for integration and differentiation

Familiarity with standard power system simulation packages and the underlying mathematical frameworks they utilize

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