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OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES

R&D Engineer – Power Systems Simulation

OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES

. Propose and execute power systems engineering and R&D projects .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power systems simulation, including real-time simulation, modeling, and numerical methods, with proficiency in tools such as OPAL-RT and MATLAB. Capable of mentoring teams, writing technical documentation, and effectively communicating complex concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. In Electrical EngineeringPower Systems SimulationReal-Time Simulation ExperienceMATLAB And Simulink ProficiencyOPAL-RT Simulation Tools

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Hard Skills
Power Systems SimulationReal-Time SimulationModeling And Numerical MethodsMATLABSimulinkOPAL-RT eHSOPAL-RT HYPERSIMRT-LABPSCADFPGA Implementation Concepts
Soft Skills
Strong Oral And Written Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsTeamwork SkillsProactive Improvement Identification
Tools & Technologies
OPAL-RT Simulation ToolsMATLAB ToolboxesHardware-In-The-Loop Testing
Industry Keywords
Power Systems EngineeringR&D ProjectsTechnical MentoringProcess DocumentationTechnical Papers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Propose and execute power systems engineering and R&D projects
  • Support technical, business development and sales teams with specialized expertise on power system real-time simulation
  • Mentor the technical team to raise skill levels in power system real-time simulation
  • Provide feedback on and support pre-release testing and validation of OPAL-RT’s power systems simulation tools
  • Write and present technical papers on power systems simulation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ph. D. degree in electrical engineering or relevant field
  • Alternatively, master’s degree with 5+ years of academic/industrial research experience in power systems simulation
  • At least 5 years of hands-on real-time simulation of power systems simulation
  • Strong understanding of power system simulation, including applications, modeling and numerical methods
  • Strong experience with power systems simulation tools such as OPAL-RT’s eHS, PLECS and SPS, or OPAL-RT’s HYPERSIM, RT-LAB and PSCAD
  • Strong experience with MATLAB, Simulink and relevant toolboxes for power systems simulation
  • Understanding of FPGA implementation concepts for numerical methods and algorithms for power system simulation
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English
  • Ability to inspire confidence and gain buy-in through expertise and clear technical reasoning
  • Strong problem-solving, design, analytical skills and out-of-the-box thinking
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Proficient at writing process documentation
  • Highly autonomous and proactive in identifying improvements
  • Hardware and interfacing experience for hardware-in-the-loop testing of power electronic controllers is an asset
  • French and/or German are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Partly remote position could be considered for strong candidates
  • Flexible schedule
  • Ability to telecommute
  • Globally competitive salary
  • Opportunities to expand knowledge and know-how by working with researchers, innovators and scientists
  • Internal mobility and new career challenges