Grid-Integrated Power Electronics R&D Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Grid-Integrated Power Electronics Research Engineer (Temporary) to advance hands-on development, integration, and testing of grid-connected hardware platforms. The role emphasizes power electronics, embedded controllers, and HIL validation across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include designing converters (AC/DC, DC/DC), implementing DSP/FPGA/Microcontroller solutions, and integrating grid-tied systems with energy storage.

Qualifications

• MS in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in power electronics, embedded systems, or hardware development for grid applications.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
• Programming experience in C/C++, Python, or similar language.
• Hands-on experience with testing, debugging, and validating hardware systems.
• Experience with embedded platforms: DSPs, microcontrollers, FPGAs, etc.
• Basic understanding of power systems and grid integration concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied R&D in power electronics, embedded systems, and grid-integrated hardware platforms.
• Design, develop, and test power electronic converters (AC/DC, DC/DC) and control systems.
• Develop embedded controller solutions using DSP/FPGA/Microcontroller platforms.
• Integrate and validate systems using HIL and lab testbeds.
• Support integration of grid-tied systems including energy storage and power interfaces.
• Perform system-level integration and validation for industrial and grid applications.
• Support development and integration of grid protection and control systems.
• Conduct experimental testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation of hardware prototypes.
• Collaborate with ORNL teams, DOE programs, utilities, and industry partners.
• Document and present technical results through reports, presentations, and publications.

Skills

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

DSPs

Microcontrollers

FPGAs

C/C++

Python

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Grid-Integrated Power Electronics Research Engineer (Temporary) to advance hands-on development, integration, and testing of grid-connected hardware platforms. The role emphasizes power electronics, embedded controllers, and HIL validation across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include designing converters (AC/DC, DC/DC), implementing DSP/FPGA/Microcontroller solutions, and integrating grid-tied systems with energy storage.