Mainspring Energy
Senior Reaction Controls Engineer
Menlo Park, CA · Senior
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About the role
- Job Overview Do you love thermodynamics and dynamic system control?
- Have you thought about thermodynamic cycles as both continuous and discrete dynamic systems?
- As other industries convert their thermodynamic machines to electromagnetic machines and electrify their platforms, would you like to help generate that clean electricity?
Responsibilities
- Implement models, algorithms, and continuous-integration (MIL, SIL, PIL) tests in C++
- Develop novel fuel, air, compression ratio, and cooling automation and control strategies to improve performance, reliability, and expand the capabilities of the generator to address customer needs
- Design, execute, and analyze experiments using Python on virtual or real generators to realize the impact of your work on real generators
- Collaborate with other controls engineers on designs and architectures
- Analyze complex thermodynamic-mechatronic systems with experimental data and create representative plant models
- Support reliability and manufacturing testing of systems under control
- Analyze data to assess performance capabilities and inform requirements and design decisions
- Support fleet generator operation to enhance reliability and performance
Requirements
- BS + 5 years relevant experience, MS + 3 years, or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or related degree
- Driven and self-directed enthusiastic contributor
Nice to have
- Multiple years of experience designing, implementing, and testing algorithms in thermodynamic machines. experience with engines is a plus
Compensation
- $134k-$159k
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