System Modeling Engineer(Contract)

Primary Responsibilities

• Model Li-ion battery-based energy storage subsystems, including state machines, closed-loop controls, and related building blocks.
• Collaborate with systems and controls engineering teams to develop physics-based models, simulate system performance, and validate lab and field data.
• Support DevOps in packaging and deploying system models for customer-facing applications.
• Analyze large volumes of time-series data to identify patterns, validate assumptions, and derive actionable insights.
• Participate in Agile software development practices, contributing to design reviews, sprint planning, and iterative releases.
• Produce high-quality documentation and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 3 years of industry experience developing physics-based system models.
• Demonstrated 2+ years of experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape libraries.
• Hands-on experience with control systems modeling (PID loops, state machines, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python for scientific computing and software development.
• Experience in Linux-based environments.
• Familiarity with Jira, Git, or equivalent collaboration tools.
• Strong background in power systems and inverter modeling is preferred.
• Experience with battery-based system modeling is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate within diverse, global teams.

Education and Experience

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems or equivalent required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience developing physics-based system models.