Postdoctoral Appointee - Distributed Systems Integration, Hybrid

at  Sandia National Laboratories

ABOUT SANDIA

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

QUALIFICATIONS WE REQUIRE

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, or other relevant, closely related field
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or Java
• Experience in distribution modeling and simulation in OpenDSS, GridLAB-D, SynerGEE, CYME, Opal-RT, or similar software / platforms
• Publication record (e.g., in peer-reviewed journals)

QUALIFICATIONS WE DESIRE

• PhD research emphasis in Power Systems
• Laboratory experience in power engineering
• Experience in using geographic information systems (GIS)
• Modeling and simulation experience in power systems
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Understanding of and experience with Machine Learning theory and applications
• Proven ability to prioritize and implement work; ability to deliver on multiple tasks and projects as needed to support the team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well on a multi-disciplinary team
• Research publication record and/or professional experience in one or more of the following technical areas: analysis of PV/DER system impacts and performance in distribution systems; distributed control and optimization; development of distribution system models and simulation tools

NNSA REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDPEDS

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Please refer the Job description for details