Senior Research Scientist – Software Architectures for Cyberphysical Systems

We are currently seeking a Senior Research Scientist for Software Architectures for Cyberphysical Systems at various locations. This job will help Siemens to utilize modern technologies such as WebAssembly to build portable, resilient, self-healing applications for safety-critical systems, including applications for electric grid management – so we require someone who not only possesses the technical skills but also a willingness to never stop learning!

At the core of Siemens’ business are complex software-intensive systems. Siemens equipment for electrical grids, factory automation, building automation, and others depend on the correct operation of software… in other words, reliable software is essential for the success of our businesses. Our results influence Siemens products and are reflected in patents and publications in journals and conferences.

Transform the Everyday!

In this role you will work onsite in Princeton, NJ.

Job Responsibilities:

• Guide Siemens Business Units to build portable, resilient, self-healing applications for safety-critical systems
• Research & develop applications based on technologies such as WebAssembly to realize portability of binaries between different execution environment while maintaining safety and low memory footprints.
• Research and develop intelligent deployment architectures for grid control workloads that flexibly use available resources.
• Research future architectures for electrical grid control and modeling systems.
• Write research grant proposals and execute grants as Principal Investigator.
• Work with academia to advance Siemens’ research agenda.
• Perform research, development and consulting projects collaborating with colleagues, customers and universities.
• Create publications and presentations for journals and conferences. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience writing and track record of winning grants from federal agencies such as, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, or similar.
• Proven scientific contributions with publication record of at least 10 papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences. Invited talks and appearances as panelist or similar are a plus.
• Strong theoretic and practical experience in systematic software engineering
• 2+ years of experience in model-based software engineering of safety-critical cyberphysical systems.
• 2+ years of experience with formal methods of software verification, incl. model-checking
• 2+ years of experience creating architectures and designing systems for industrial applications incl. failure diagnosis
• 2+ years of experience in WebAssembly, its toolchain, and real-time performance characteristics
• 2+ years of experience in developing applications for electric grid systems
• 2+ years of experience in orchestrating workloads and scheduling tasks in resource constrained systems
• 2+ years of experience with both compiled (e.g. C++, C#, Java) as well as scripting languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Excellent communication skills and technical leadership.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US Export Control Law. US Export Control laws and applicable regulations govern the distribution of strategically important technology, services and information to foreign nationals and foreign countries. Siemens may require candidates under consideration for employment opportunities to submit information regarding citizenship status to allow the organization to comply with specific US Export Control laws and regulations. Additional information on the US Export Control laws & regulations can be found on http://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/deemed-exports/deemed-exports-faqs?view=category&id=33#subcat34

Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationally for more than 172 years. To tap business opportunities in both new and established markets, the Company is organized in operating and strategic companies: Smart Infrastructure, Digital Industries, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Gamesa, Siemens Healthineers & Siemens Energy. (see also http://www.siemens.com/businesses/us/en/).

Right now, we’re powering a whole country, finding ways to prevent malaria, making cities smarter, developing renewable energy, designing 3D robots, transporting people at 250 mph and helping NASA explore Mars. Our experience has shown that key technology components coming from areas like AI, analytics, IOT, Cyber-Security, additive manufacturing and materials science are extremely relevant for such innovations.

Siemens Corporate Technology plays an important role in this as a strategic partner to Siemens’ operative units. It provides pre-development (aka research) services, prototyping, technology evaluation and assessments as well as technology consulting to all of Siemens’ businesses.

We help business units discover new business ideas and develop them into software solutions and successful products. Our research results influence Siemens products and are reflected in patents and publications in journals and conferences. Moreover, the team pursuits government funding opportunities, often in collaboration with top academic partners.

We are more than employees; we are actively helping to make people’s lives a little better every day. Would you like to be a part of that? Then join us. We offer you a high level of practical relevance as well as an opportunity to individually contribute your knowledge and your visions around the world. Whether you’re helping to develop products for the operating units or working in interdisciplinary projects for the business areas: At Corporate Technology you’ll be working in the heart of Siemens’ technological research together with the best!

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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