Principal Researcher – Electrical Grid Systems

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY22 and approximately 25,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible.

The Analog Garage is ADI’s Research and Advanced Development Center located in downtown Boston. Our mission is to empower ADI by pioneering breakthrough technologies that can have a massive impact on the world. The energy transition, and electrification in particular, is a key area of focus; with a vision of leveraging our world-class experience in signal processing, machine learning, communication systems, and circuit design to accelerate the transformation of the electrical distribution grid.

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Research Scientist with experience in developing algorithms, software and systems for the electrical grid to work with our team of talented and skilled researchers in a highly collaborative, hands-on environment to help us achieve this vision. You will work on solving challenging problems with massive scope that could have a significant impact on the electrical grid. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying software containing significant novel algorithmic content to grid OT/IT systems such as ADMS, DERMS, GIS and FLISR. A deep understanding of technical constraints that arise from operational limitations will also be helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Creating, analyzing and implementing novel software, algorithms and systems as part of our research and advanced development programs on electrification and grid modernization;
• Advancing the state-of-the-art for the electrical transmission & distribution grids to enable increased adoption of renewable and distributed energy resources;
• Contributing to and leading prototyping efforts and pilot deployments;
• Working with business and product teams, including hardware development teams across Analog Devices to integrate business requirements, analyze data and inform future hardware system design;
• Staying abreast of state-of-the-art algorithms, research advances and commercial trends in various areas relevant to Analog Devices, particularly in the energy sector;
• Navigating through ambiguity on early-stage programs, serving as a mentor to other colleagues.

Qualifications:

• PhD degree + 5 years of industrial or academic experience (or equivalent);
• A strong background in developing algorithms and systems for transmission or distribution grids;
• A track record of deployment of operational products onto the electrical grid;
• Intellectual curiosity with a bias for action, evidenced by a history of increasing technical responsibility;
• Effective communication skills with stakeholders across various levels.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: No
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days