Sr Research Engineer

Job Overview

Hubbell Research is responsible for conceiving of, maturing, and demonstrating novel technologies to be used throughout Hubbell’s extensive product line. Research activities span sensors, controls, communications, analytics (including machine learning and AI), cloud computing, embedded systems, and electronic and electro-mechanical devices. This work requires highly motivated researchers with both breadth and depth across electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and applied scientific computing.

The Sr. Research Engineer will contribute to the research, development, implementation, and demonstration of advanced technologies and algorithms related to power systems, analytics, sensing, controls, communications, and distributed computing systems. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently on technical problems, collaborate across disciplines, engage confidently with unfamiliar technical domains, and contribute to the long-term technological direction of Hubbell.

A Day In The Life

• Design, implement, and optimize production-quality software and algorithms for research and commercial applications
• Conduct scientific computing experiments, numerical simulations, and technical analyses to support research initiatives
• Develop plots, visualizations, technical reports, and engineering/scientific papers to communicate findings and support decision making
• Contribute to algorithm development, optimization, and validation efforts
• Develop and support embedded systems and firmware solutions where required
• Participate in agile product and research development activities
• Collaborate with internal teams, business stakeholders, and external experts to solve challenging technical problems
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and approaches without requiring direct prompting
• Present technical concepts, research findings, and recommendations clearly and confidently to technical and non-technical audiences
• Support Hubbell Research’s mission to revolutionize the electrical power industry through advanced technology development

What will help you thrive in this role?

Technical Skills

• 3+ years of work experience in production software development including experience in cloud computing, optimization of algorithms, and consideration/optimization of hardware and software architectures
• 4+ years of experience with scientific computing: ability to perform experiments and do numerical calculations, ability to produce plots to help with decisions, and ability to produce technical reports and engineering/scientific papers
• 4+ years of experience in algorithm development
• 2+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development
• 2+ years of agile product development experience
• Educational background in electrical engineering, mathematics, mathematical/theoretical physics, or mathematical statistics
• Understanding of probability and statistics
• Comfort and competence in applied mathematical topics

Soft Skills

• Active curiosity and desire to learn new topics
• Ability and excitement to engage confidently with new contexts well outside of past experience and technical domains
• Is a self-starter who takes initiative to jump in and take action wherever and whenever a gap or need arises, who looks into new things / new approaches without being prompted or asked
• Is comfortable asking questions and takes initiative to connect with experts and stakeholders outside of the core team to obtain advice on a new project or initiative
• Possesses collaborative team spirit with eagerness to support others in tasks and to help them achieve their objectives
• Has appreciation for and interest in our effort to revolutionize the electrical power industry and to drive the future technological directions of electrical distribution
• Strong communication skills and ability to present confidently and effectively

Desired Skills

• Understanding of information theory (e.g. an undergraduate or graduate course or work experience that uses that topic)
• Understanding of data compression (e.g. work experience or an undergraduate/graduate course)
• Understanding of basic electrical circuits (e.g. RLC circuits)
• Understanding of basic signal processing (e.g. Fourier transforms)
• Experience in high-performance computing

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.