Power Systems Research Scientist

National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Teddington

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) invites applications for a permanent Power Systems Research Engineer/Scientist to join the Power Networks Team within the Electromagnetic Technologies Group. This early‑career role focuses on power systems measurement science, instrumentation, data analysis and grid monitoring in a collaborative research environment.

You will set up lab testbeds, develop software for automated configuration and data analysis, and help design new measurement methods for power

Qualifications

Degree in a STEM discipline, preferably electrical/electronic engineering or physical sciences.
Experience in electrical/electronic engineering, instrumentation, measurement science, or a related field.
Experience in power system analysis, modelling, power quality, or related topics.
Experience with Matlab, LabVIEW, or C/C++ and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

Setting up and safely operating laboratory testbeds for electrical measurements related to power grid phenomena.
Developing software for automatic hardware configuration and data analysis.
Designing, developing and testing new measurement methods and instrumentation for power quality and grid stability monitoring.
Preparing and deploying instrumentation for field measurement campaigns across the UK and Europe.
Collaborating with international research organisations and universities within R&D projects.
Communicating research outcomes through publications, reports, posters and presentations.