Computer or Embedded Systems Engineer

The St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research invites applications for a Computer/Embedded Systems Engineer position on a Department of Defense–funded project advancing the Tactical Microgrid Standard (MIL-STD-3071). This role is based in an academic research environment and offers a strong opportunity for candidates interested in pursuing or strengthening a career in academia, with direct engagement in cutting-edge applied research, real-world microgrid systems, and close collaboration with faculty and research teams working at the forefront of energy resilience and defense-related grid technologies.

Requirements:

• Completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other related field by start date
• This project is funded by the Department of Defense and position is restricted to US persons ( US citizen, permanent resident (green card), or refugee/asylee).
• Limited experience with micro-controllers, such as a Raspberry Pi
• Linux/bash line experience, or a strong determination or motivation to want to learn
• Intermediate level of Python and/or C/C++ experience
• Experience with object-oriented coding

MIL-STD-3071 can be found here https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsDocDetails.aspx?ident_number=285095