Computer or Embedded Systems Engineer

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas (UST) Center for Microgrid Research is seeking a Computer or Embedded Systems Engineer for a project funded by the US Department of Defense, focusing on the Tactical Microgrid Standard (MIL-STD-3071). This grant-funded position is initially a one-year, benefits-eligible term appointment, with potential for renewal up to three years based on performance, department needs, and funding availability. The engineer will contribute to research on the reliability, security, and resilience of cyber-physical power and energy systems, including communication system design, modeling, analysis, control architecture design, communication-based control and optimization, and system integration and testing. The role involves conducting independent research and development, generating new ideas, contributing to research proposals, collaborating with faculty, staff, and students, preparing publications, and presenting work at conferences. Access to controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export control data is required without university support. An offer is contingent upon proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and confirmation of the ability to receive CUI/export control data.

Requirements

• Completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related field by start date.
• Limited experience with micro-controllers, such as a Raspberry Pi.
• Linux/bash line experience, or a strong determination or motivation to want to learn.
• Intermediate level of Python and/or C/C++ experience.
• Experience with object-oriented coding.
• Must be a US person (US citizen, permanent resident (green card), or refugee/asylee) due to DoD restrictions on project personnel for some non-US persons such as citizens from China, Iran, and Russia.
• Must be able to access controlled unclassified information and export control data without university support.
• Must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must confirm ability to receive CUI/export control data.

Nice To Haves

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 1 or more years of experience.
• Strong technical expertise in communication system design (hardware and software) for energy and power system control applications.
• Demonstrated experience in applying or modeling of communication protocols for energy and power systems (e.g. DNP3, Modbus, etc.).
• Familiarity with Communications Standards (e.g. Tactical Microgrid Standard, 2030.5, SEP 2.0, etc).
• Experience with power systems modeling, control, and dynamic stability analysis.
• Strong analytical, task management, and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated record of generating new ideas, leading the development of significant new project opportunities and proposals, and building new research and demonstration programs working collaboratively with a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues and external collaborators to develop innovative solutions and technical approaches to modeling and design of advanced communication systems in power and energy applications.
• Serve as lead author on project reports, journal articles, conference papers, and presentations.
• Leads technical proposals for developing new projects and business.
• Effectively leads collaborative teams of staff and students.
• Contribute to CMR success by completing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees