Hybrid Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Dynamics)

Ring Inc; Menlo Park, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hybrid work model

Benefits

Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support design, test, and manufacture of linear generators. You will refine generator design by providing modeling tools for controller design and validation, combining physics with software skills.

The role requires strong math, multi-physics expertise, and experience with high-level languages. Hybrid onsite/remote at Menlo Park HQ with competitive base pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with strong applied math background.
• 5+ years in multiple physical domains (thermodynamics, electrical, fluid dynamics).
• Familiarity with numerical modeling techniques and commercial tools.
• Experience designing, validating models in high-level languages (Fortran, C/C++, Python, Julia).

Responsibilities

• Determine dynamic response of generator system to control commands and quantify behavior for simulation.
• Navigate code in C++ with controls engineers to understand inputs and responses.
• Create test plans and oversee execution with the test team.
• Develop solvers for ODEs/DAEs and build efficient simulation environments.
• Construct dynamic system models using conservation equations in Python/C++.
• Conform to software development best practices and participate in code reviews.
• Produce documentation of model design and simulation results for audiences.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Cross-domain experience

Numerical modeling

Programming languages

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Simulink

Dymola

GT-Power

NPSS

Job description

Mainspring Energy is seeking a Modeling and Simulation Engineer to support design, test, and manufacture of linear generators. You will refine generator design by providing modeling tools for controller design and validation, combining physics with software skills.

The role requires strong math, multi-physics expertise, and experience with high-level languages. Hybrid onsite/remote at Menlo Park HQ with competitive base pay and benefits.