Analyste en Solveur Numérique - Division Intégration des Modèles & Moteurs de Simulation / Nume[...]

OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES is looking for an expert in real-time modeling and simulation, based in Montreal. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical or Software Engineering, with a minimum of 4 years in dynamic systems and electrical models.

The role includes optimizing numerical solvers and providing mentorship in a friendly, professional family-like environment. Candidates must have strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, and more, and must be proficient in both French and English.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in simulation of dynamic systems and electrical models.
• Strong knowledge of the dynamics and transient behavior of physical and electrical systems.
• Proficiency in at least three specified technologies.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve the numerical solvers under responsibility.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.
• Propose innovative approaches for numerical solutions of electrical circuits.

Skills

Nonlinear system stability

Numerical solvers

Power electronics

FPGA-based modeling

Embedded-system modeling

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Software Engineering

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mathematics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Xilinx Vitis

Python

Job description

About OPAL-RT Technologies

Imagine working for a company with customers including NASA, Bombardier, ABB, EMBRAER, MIT, GE, Ford, GM, NREL and Hydro-Québec! OPAL-RT’s ambitious challenge is to fully democratize simulation, making it affordable and accessible to every engineer and researcher. Joining the OPAL-RT family means you will be helping to develop the technology of the future. OPAL-RT is recognized leader in diverse and powerful applications. The company's tools are used in a wide variety of fields, including automotive, aerospace, energy, transportation and industrial manufacturing. Established in Quebec and bolstered by a global presence, OPAL-RT is always looking to the future.

About The Model & Simulation Engine Integration Division

The Model & Simulation Engine Integration (MSEI) Division brings together the teams that play a key role in the development of the specialized real-time models and software at the core of OPAL-RT's solutions. The division develops and maintains products used for high-performance real-time modeling and simulation of electrical and power electronic systems. The team includes not only experts in real-time modeling and simulation, but also professional software developers dedicated to improving our modeling framework, model integration environment, and numerical solvers. Another important mission of the division is to continuously evolve our software ecosystem by integrating state-of-the-art technologies in modeling, numerical solution methods, and compiler technologies for CPU and FPGA-based systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Power converter topologies.
• Electrical circuit solution methods.
• State-space decoupling techniques.
• Optimize and improve the numerical solvers under the responsibility of the division.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to support the growth of team members in numerical solution methods.
• Propose innovative approaches for the numerical solution of electrical circuits.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in the simulation of dynamic systems and electrical models, including expertise in several of the following areas: nonlinear system stability, numerical solvers, power electronics, FPGA-based or embedded-system modeling.
• Required knowledge: Strong knowledge of the dynamics and transient behavior of physical and electrical systems. Solid understanding of numerical methods for solving differential equations, optimization techniques, and numerical arithmetic (fixed-point and floating-point). Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly explain the methods and algorithms being used, developed, or adapted. Ability to understand and balance the trade-offs between simulation accuracy and computational performance while considering real-time constraints and the physical limitations of the models. Capable of proposing innovative and efficient solutions to address the challenges of real-time simulation of complex, computationally intensive systems.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in at least three of the following technologies: MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Xilinx Vitis, Python.
• Language abilities: French required. Good English skills are required for reading specialized/scientific books not available in French and the use of specialized software that exists only in English.

A Career With OPAL-RT Will Suit You If

• You are seeking stimulating challenges that will constantly push you to do your best.
• You dream of a family environment that is also professional, cooperative and friendly.
• You need a flexible schedule and the ability to telecommute in order to balance work and home life.
• You want to continue to expand your knowledge and know-how by working side‑by‑side with researchers, innovators and scientists who share one thing, Passion.
• You have chosen to be an important contributor to the technological progress in a multitude of industries.
• You want to be recognized for your ideas, creativity and talent.
• You know your worth and seek a globally competitive salary.
• You don’t just want a job, you want a career!

The use of the masculine gender includes the feminine and is employed solely to facilitate reading. Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate. Embracing difference is what makes OPAL-RT what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.