Fraunhofer USA is an equal opportunity employer

Location: Fraunhofer Center for Experimental Software Engineering,

College Park, Maryland

Space Network Engineer

Fraunhofer USA, Inc., Center for Experimental Software Engineering, Maryland is seeking qualified professionals to support government space network engineering projects. Position responsibilities may include:

· Various systems engineering tasks related to all phases of the system development lifecycle for satellite and ground systems.

· Development and evaluation of new system architectures, including hardware and software designs.

· RFI analyses and recommendations for RFI mitigation/coordination strategies.

· Communications link analyses.

· System requirements, including functional and performance requirements.

· End-to-end (research to implementation) technology insertion modeling.

· Test plan designer and arbiter for critical technologies such as wireless laptops, avionics subsystems, and computer networks.

· Technology transfer/infusion.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in satellite communications, digital communications, RF engineering, computer modeling, information systems, and systems engineering experience. Expertise in hardware and software systems development, including RF Systems, Satellite Communications Systems, Java Servlets/JSPs, distributed computing, object-oriented analysis and design, and data communications. Knowledge and familiarity with process improvement methods and models desired. Experience in government environments is a must. Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deal with external customers, including high level executives. Minimum education requirement is a Masters Degree in applicable discipline.

Company Information

Fraunhofer USA, Inc. Center for Experimental Software Engineering is a not-for-profit applied research and technology transfer organization. As an affiliate of the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP), our mission is to advance the state of software and systems engineering, acquisition, and practice by applying state of the art research results. We work with private-sector companies, government agencies, and academic institutions to improve systems through the application of

· Empirical methods, including quantitative and qualitative measures

· Improvement strategies

· Experience in guiding technical and management choices

· Solutions tailored for specific customer contexts

Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered. If interested, send or fax your resume along with a cover letter showcasing your experience and communication skills; please include salary requirements. Send to: Mary Berry email: mberry@fc-md.umd.edu or fax: (240) 487-2960 or e-mail: info @fc-md.umd.edu, web: http://fc-md.umd.edu.

Research Scientist

Fraunhofer USA, Inc., Center for Experimental Software Engineering, Maryland is seeking a qualified software and computer scientist to support government and commercial research and technology transfer projects. Position responsibilities may include:

· Basic and applied research and development, including methods, processes, and tools.

· Various software engineering tasks related to all phases of the system development lifecycle.

· Development and evaluation of software architectures and other software and systems products and artifacts.

· Requirements, including functional and performance requirements.

· Technology transfer/infusion.

· Training and/or course instruction.

· Preparation and review of technical and scholarly publications.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have at least three (3) years of experience in software engineering research. Expertise in software systems, including measurement, verification, and architecture is required. Knowledge and familiarity with process improvement methods and models is desired. Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills, a track record of publishing technical peer-reviewed articles, and the ability to deal with external customers, including high level executives. Require US citizens. Minimum education requirement is a PhD in relevant discipline.

Company Information

· Empirical methods, including quantitative and qualitative measures

· Improvement strategies

· Experience in guiding technical and management choices

· Solutions tailored for specific customer contexts

Location: Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Internship for Electrical Engineering – Residential Energy Management

About the Company:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is a contract R&D organization based in Cambridge, MA. CSE, created as a partnership of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), the State of Massachusetts and MIT, is dedicated to serving the applied research needs of the sustainable energy industry, helping established industry players and newcomers alike develop clean energy technologies from the laboratory to the production line. The Center focuses on two key areas: building energy efficiency and next generation photovoltaic modules development. For additional information please view our website at http://cse.fraunhofer.org

About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for a new intern to join its Building Energy Efficiency Group working specifically with the Residential Energy Management Team. This is an opportunity to carry out R&D in a new Fraunhofer center on a combination of external and internal projects. You’ll be a key part of a dynamic team based in Cambridge, Massachusetts working on sustainable energy technology development. Internship positions typically last for 6 months, but longer internships can also be accommodated. Specifically we are looking for an intern to work with our Residential Energy Management team.

Principal Responsibilities:

· Work with engineers and scientists to develop and evaluate novel nonintrusive load monitoring (NILM) algorithms for energy-consuming devices in buildings.

· Design and perform laboratory and field tests to support NILM development.

Required Education and Skills:

· An excellent academic record in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline, with a strong foundation in mathematics.

· Working knowledge of how common home devices operate

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently.

· An aptitude for and strong interest in learning new things.

· Going the extra mile to support the team’s research projects.

For priority consideration please sends your cover letter and resume to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org. Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity company.

Experimental Psychology/ Market Research Internship

About the position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for an intern to join its Building Energy Efficiency Group. This is an opportunity to carry out R&D in a new Fraunhofer center on a combination of external and internal projects. You’ll be a key part of a dynamic team based in Cambridge, Massachusetts working on sustainable energy technology development. Internship positions typically last for 6 months, but longer internships can also be accommodated.

Specifically, we are looking for an intern to work with our Behavioral Scientist on issues related to home occupants’ interaction with energy-saving technology.

Principal Responsibilities:

·       Work with the experimental psychologist and engineers on projects investigating how peoples’ behaviors affect home energy consumption and ways to modify their behaviors.

·       Help design surveys, as well as laboratory and field tests to evaluate the effectiveness of different types of energy-use feedback devices from a human factors perspective.

·       Assist in data collection and data analysis, as well preparing the results for publication or client reports.

Required Education and Experience:

· An excellent academic record in a relevant discipline (e.g., experimental psychology, market research, human factors engineering).

· Experience in behavioral or market research, behavioral research methods and statistical data analysis.

· Experience in survey design.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently.

· Going the extra mile to support the team’s research projects.

For priority consideration please send your resume to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org. Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity employer.

PV Module Engineer

About Fraunhofer CSE:

About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for a PV module engineer to join its PV Modules Group. Reporting to the group leader, you will be a key part of a dynamic team leveraging our affiliation with other Fraunhofer Centers and university partners.

Principal Responsibilities

Perform a variety of R&D projects related to PV modules.
Establish operation, maintenance and calibration procedures for laboratory equipment.
Assist the PV Modules Group in selecting and developing appropriate projects for its PV module lab, and assist in developing written proposals for competitive grant applications.
Work closely with customers in establishing a work plan, executing tasks in a timely manner, and completing written reports.
Assist in the supervision of students and visiting scientists.
Interface with management, customers, specialist engineers, and vendors.

Required Experience and Education:

A degree (preferably advanced) in an engineering or scientific subject
At three years experience in at least one of the following: PV solar module design, manufacturing, or testing
Successful completion of a major product launch
Familiarity with new and emerging PV module technologies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated mentorship capability
Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently
A “can-do” outlook for daily task in the lab
An aptitude for learning new things
Willingness to go the extra mile to support the team’s research projects
Work to ensure that the laboratory remains a positive, creative and safe work environment at all times.

For priority consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org. Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Electrical Engineer – Grid Impact of Renewables

About Fraunhofer CSE:

About The Position

Increasing penetration of grid-connected renewable energy technologies offers potential for significant reductions in primary energy consumption and carbon emissions. However managing the impact of these technologies on the distribution grid is a challenge. Fraunhofer CSE is investigating issues around grid integration of renewable energy sources.

Principal Responsibilities

·        Together with partners, measure, monitor, and model the impact to the electric power grid of a variety of renewable and clean energy technologies, including photovoltaics, wind, energy storage, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)

·        Specify, install , and operate field monitoring hardware

·        Analyze field data for power quality issues and system stability

·        Develop models (both quantitative and phenomenological) to understand the grid impacts of renewables

Required Experience and Education:

·        BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline, with an emphasis on Electric Power Systems

·        Familiar with grid interconnection standards and grid protection schemes

·        Experience with power quality measurement and instrumentation

·        Strong working knowledge with modeling tools, including generic tools such as MATLAB / Simulink, as well as advanced tools (SKM Power Tools)

·        Working knowledge of North American electric codes and standards (NESC, NEC, CEC, ANSI/IEEE, UL, CSA, NEMA, OSHA)

Additional desired qualifications:

·        Engineering experience as an employee of a electric utility company or engineering firm

·        Experience with one or more of the following

o   Photovoltaic generation systems

o   Energy storage systems, particularly design, sizing, and deployment

o   Combined heat and power (CHP) / co-gen systems

o   Wind systems

·        Field installation experience

·        Power electronics experience

For priority consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to

cse-careers@fraunhofer.org Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Group Leader, Smart Grid

About Fraunhofer CSE:

About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for a Group Leader, Smart Grid. This is an opportunity to build and lead a world-class multidisciplinary research group. Together with our Building Efficiency Group in Cambridge and several Fraunhofer Institutes with significant Smart Grid efforts in Germany, this new group will address the challenges imposed on the electrical distribution grid by widespread integration of distributed energy generation and new types of loads (PHVs), leveraging the opportunities provided by the communications and information systems revolution. You'll be a key part of a dynamic team that shares a commitment to engineering excellence, combined with an excitement about sustainable energy technology.

Principal Responsibilities

Build and lead a world-class team of energy management and smart grid technology experts.
Develop a research roadmap and specify equipment capabilities for our smart grid laboratory.
Develop R&D capabilities that provide a convincing value for industrial clients, and market those capabilities.
Author proposals for research projects funded by government agencies.
Perform and direct R&D projects to achieve the stated goals of research contracts.

Required Experience and Education:

M.S. degree essential, Ph.D. strongly preferred in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with an emphasis on electrical distribution systems, distributed energy generation, power electronics and communication systems.
Thorough understanding of issues surrounding smart grid technology and adoption.
5+ years of applied R&D leadership and buildings industry experience.
Experience in modeling of electrical systems on different levels.
Proven track record of authoring proposals and winning grants.
Ability to craft scientific plans for R&D projects with senior management of client organizations.

For priority consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org. Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Solar Modules Business Developer

About Fraunhofer CSE:

About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for a Solar Modules Business Developer to join its PV Modules Group. This is an opportunity to work in one of the world's leading research groups to develop the relationships and define research projects with its top industrial and government partners. The primary objective of this role is to identify and contact potential clients, understand their module and/or material development needs, develop a scope of work for the client with the PV Module Group and to close the client contact. Reporting to the group leader for the PV Modules Group, you'll be a key part of an energetic, innovative and dynamic team that shares a commitment to engineering excellence, combined with a passion for sustainable energy technology.

Principal responsibilities:

Developing a marketing plan for generating contract R&D revenue for the PV Modules Group.
Customer identification and outreach.
Scope of work development with lead CSE engineers to address industrial and government client R&D needs.
Develop proposals for government funding initiatives.
Aiding in the selection and prioritization of internal R&D projects based on account development considerations.
Account management of current and past PV Module Group clients.

Required Experience and Education:

3+ years of industrial experience directly related to solar modules: either experience in manufacture or testing of PV modules, or experience with materials or equipment used in PV module manufacturing.
Previous experience in business development, sales engineering or management of technical projects involving outside parties preferred.
Advanced degree in science or engineering.
Excellent communication and writing skills required. Experience writing competitive grant proposals is a strong plus.

For priority consideration, please send your resume and salary requirements to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org. Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity company.

Students, PhDs, and Postdoc Opportunities

About Fraunhofer CSE:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is a contract R&D organization based in Cambridge, MA. Fraunhofer CSE was created through a partnership between the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany, the State of Massachusetts and MIT. Fraunhofer CSE is dedicated to serving the research needs of the sustainable energy industry, helping established industry players and newcomers alike move clean energy technologies from the laboratory to the production line. The Center focuses on two key areas: building energy efficiency and next generation photovoltaic modules development. For additional information please view our website at http://cse.fraunhofer.org

About the Positions:

To succeed, the renewable energy industry needs talented, experienced researchers. To this end, the Fraunhofer CSE offers robust programs for interns and visiting scientists interested in gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge cleantech research.

Internships

CSE interns work with engineers and scientists to perform hands-on research and development activities. Internship positions typically last for 6 months, but longer or shorter internships can also be accommodated. During this time, they will be supervised by experienced Center personnel and trained to operate and maintain the CSE's lab equipment, participating in active projects while carrying out independent research projects as time allows. Interns receive limited compensation for their time at CSE, and have full access to the Center's resources during their stay. For international students, housing can also be provided.

PhD Studentships

The CSE is also interested in working with students who have already been accepted for admission to PhD position at a recognized university or are currently finishing their doctorates. At the CSE, doctoral students can gain practical experience while conducting the lab work required for their thesis or dissertations. As with internships, studentships are compensated on a monthly basis.

Postdoctoral Researchers

Postdoctoral researchers are full-fledged members of the CSE lab team and work on a variety of scientific projects. Postdocs receive compensation and may be eligible for Fraunhofer benefits, including medical insurance.

For priority consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org. Fraunhofer CSE is an equal opportunity employer.

Internship Positions in Solar Module Innovation

About Fraunhofer CSE:

About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for new interns to join its photovoltaics group. This is an opportunity to build up R&D capability in a new Fraunhofer center and to work with cutting-edge clean technology solutions for a wide variety of clients. You’ll be a key part of a dynamic team based in Cambridge, Massachusetts working on sustainable energy technology development. Internship positions typically last for 6 months, but longer or shorter internships can also be accommodated.

Principal Responsibilities:

·        Work with engineers and scientists to design next generation module concepts, and execute on experiments to test them.

·        Perform module material degradation tests, and carry out experiments to understand underlying failure mechanisms.

·        Operate, maintain and improve module fabrication and characterization equipment for R&D applications.

·        Build and assemble mechanical and electronic devices relating to solar modules and characterization.

·        Design and monitor laboratory experiments on modules and communicate results using verbal and written means.

Required Education and Experience:

·        An excellent academic record in a science or engineering discipline.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Ability to accept a high degree of responsibility in a team-based organization, combined with ability to work independently.

·        An aptitude for learning new things.

·        Going the extra mile to support the team’s research projects.

Working to ensure that the laboratory remains a positive, creative, and safe working environment at all times.

For priority consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to

cse-careers@fraunhofer.org Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity company.

Building Energy Simulation Engineer

About Fraunhofer CSE:

Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is based in Cambridge, MA. Fraunhofer CSE was created through a partnership between the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany, the State of Massachusetts and MIT. Fraunhofer CSE is dedicated to serving the research needs of the sustainable energy industry, helping established industry players and newcomers alike move clean energy technologies from the laboratory to the production line. The Center focuses on two key areas: building energy efficiency and next generation photovoltaic modules development. For additional information please view our website at http://fraunhofer-cse.org

About the Position:

The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is looking for a Building Energy Simulation Engineer to join its Building Energy Efficiency Group. This is an opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading research groups, including our partners at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP), to develop, model, test, and evaluate cutting-edge building efficiency solutions for a wide variety of clients. You'll be a key part of a dynamic team that shares a commitment to engineering excellence, combined with an excitement about sustainable energy technology.

Principal Responsibilities:

·        Modeling the whole-building energy performance and equipment sizing impact of novel energy-efficient building technologies

·        Developing custom models in whole-building energy models for advanced energy efficiency technologies

·        Analyzing and evaluating the performance of advanced building technologies from in situ technology demonstration projects, and extrapolating the performance to other contexts (building types, climates, etc.)

Qualifications:

·        Extensive experience using one or more mainstream whole-building energy modeling tools (e.g., EnergyPlus, TRNSYS, DOE-2, etc.) to evaluate the whole-building energy consumption and equipment sizing impact of novel building technologies

·        Experience developing customized models for advanced energy efficiency technologies in one or more mainstream whole- building energy modeling tools

·        Thorough understanding of the energy flows and operational principles of major building end uses (particularly building envelope, HVAC)

·        Experience calibrating whole-building energy models with energy consumption measurements (both whole-building and system-level) from buildings

·        Experience applying WUFI to model heat and moisture transport in building enclosures

·        Publication of technical articles related to whole-building energy simulation

·        Advanced degree in architectural, civil, or mechanical engineering preferred

For priority consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Building Technology Analyst

About Fraunhofer CSE:

About the Position:

This is an opportunity to work with one of the world's leading research groups, including our partners at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics (IBP), to develop, model, test, and evaluate cutting-edge building efficiency solutions for a wide variety of clients. You'll be a key part of a dynamic team that shares a commitment to engineering excellence, combined with an excitement about sustainable energy technology.

Principal responsibilities:

Analyzing and evaluating the energy savings potential, current and future economics, commercialization-related drivers and barriers, and research and development priorities for a wide range of building technologies.
Modeling the end-use specific, whole-building, and national energy impact of advanced building technologies.
Characterizing the energy consumption of building equipment and systems.

Required Experience and Education:

Experience assessing the energy savings potential, current and future economics, commercialization-related pros and cons, and research and development priorities of building technologies.
Sound understanding of the energy consumption characteristics and drivers of major residential end uses.
General interest and curiosity in a variety of technologies, the practical use of the systems and ability to deal with some uncertainty.
Thorough understanding of the physical and operational principles that drive energy consumption of major building end uses; a deeper understanding of building envelope technologies and/or electronic devices is preferred.
Should have excellent writing skills.
Familiarity with a wide range of energy-saving technologies in residences.
Experience modeling the end-use specific and whole-building energy impact of various energy efficiency measures.
Experience applying models to assess the national impact of energy efficiency measures.
Advanced degree in Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics or Electrical Engineering preferred.

For priority consideration, please send your resume and salary requirements to cse-careers@fraunhofer.org Fraunhofer CSE is an equal employment opportunity company.

Location: College Park, Maryland

Process Improvement Specialist

The Fraunhofer Center for Experimental Software Engineering, Maryland is seeking qualified professionals to join our technical staff. Qualified candidates will support and/or manage customer-oriented process improvement projects. Activities may include:

Organizational change assistance such as educating and coaching executives, senior management, process improvement staff, and practitioners and planning and implementing improvement projects.
Process definition and modeling such as providing model interpretations (e.g., CMMI, ISO, and Lean Six Sigma), applying models to a specific context, defining organizational-specific policies, procedures, guidelines, and project tailoring processes.
Training program implementation such as designing training materials, coordinating and implementing programs, and facilitating experience sharing among participating organizations.
Appraisal support such as designing, conducting, leading, and participating in various types of appraisals, such as gap analyses, readiness reviews, internal assessments, validation audits and formal appraisals.
Outreach and Customer services such as interacting with organizational partners, including high technology councils, universities, and other business groups, establishing and fostering customer relationships, and publishing improvement experiences in appropriate journals and conferences.

Requirements

Qualified candidates will have at least five (5) years of software development-related experience, knowledge and familiarity with software process improvement and business re-engineering methods and models. Experience in both government and commercial sectors is desired. Successful candidates will have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to deal with external customers, including high level executives, and an interest in assisting organizations in improving their business. Willingness to commute to various customer sites within the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area, as needed. Minimum Bachelor degree in applicable discipline required.

Company Information

The Fraunhofer Center for Experimental Software Engineering, Maryland is a not-for-profit software engineering applied research and technology transfer organization. As an affiliate of the University of Maryland College Park (UMCP), our mission is to advance the state of software engineering and software acquisition practice by applying state of the art research results. We work with private-sector companies, government agencies, and academic institutions to improve software by:

· Applying empirical methods to evaluate processes and products

· Identifying improvement areas and proposing changes

· Understanding the impact of changes on measures of success

· Utilizing experience to guide technical and management choices

· Tailoring solutions for specific customer contexts

· Transferring proven technologies into practice

We offer the opportunity to work in a learning environment with world-renown software researchers. Excellent benefits are offered.

If interested, send or fax your resume along with a cover letter showcasing your experience and communication skills; please include salary requirements. Send to: Mary Berry email: or fax: (240) 487-2960 or e-mail: info @fc-md.umd.edu, web: http://fc-md.umd.edu.