Senior Research Engineer, Physical R&D
Description For Senior Research Engineer, Physical R&D
Gridware is an innovative company focused on protecting and enhancing electrical grid infrastructure through advanced sensing technology. They are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join their Physical R&D team in San Francisco. The role combines expertise in classical physics with hands-on experimental work and scientific computing.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts grid safety and reliability. The ideal candidate will lead research initiatives to explore and develop novel sensing technologies, focusing on experimental design and scientific analysis rather than product design. This role is perfect for someone with a strong physics background and experience in experimental design and data analysis.
The company offers comprehensive benefits including premium health coverage, flexible time off with their unique "Off the Grid" program, and investment in employee development through company-paid training. As a privately-held company backed by top climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, Gridware provides an environment where you can make a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technology.
The role requires expertise in physical experimentation, scientific computing, and data acquisition systems. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application to solve complex problems. This position is ideal for candidates from Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics backgrounds who want to contribute to developing technology that protects vital infrastructure and prevents environmental disasters.
Responsibilities For Senior Research Engineer, Physical R&D
- Independently design, develop, and execute physical experiments to evaluate new ways of measuring key physical electromechanical quantities
- Rapidly prototype mechatronic hardware systems for physical experiments
- Independently write clean code to analyze experimental results, perform exploratory data analysis, and model physical phenomena
- Conduct literature reviews and research on novel sensing technology
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product development engineers, and product managers
Requirements For Senior Research Engineer, Physical R&D
- 3+ years of physical experimental design, development, and execution experience
- 3+ years of quantitative modeling and analysis experience in a scientific computing language like MATLAB or Python
- Experience using data acquisition systems to acquire time-series measurements of dynamical systems
- Strong fundamentals in classical physics, with deep expertise in a topic area like dynamics, control systems, fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, etc
Benefits For Senior Research Engineer, Physical R&D
- Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
- Paid parental leave
- Alternating day off (every other Monday)
- Off the Grid - two week per year paid break for all employees
- Commuter allowance
- Company-paid training
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