PhD Residency, Utility-Scale Power Electronics (Winter 2026)

The role

You will lead advanced research and development focused on improving electric grid stability through next-generation utility-scale inverter control. You will design, simulate, and validate control and orchestration algorithms for inverter-based resources.

What you will do

• Design and develop advanced control algorithms for utility-scale inverter systems.
• Create and validate mode-shifting inverter control strategies.
• Design and implement Automatic Gain Control approaches.
• Simulate and evaluate control strategies under various operating conditions.
• Translate advanced control concepts into implementation-ready algorithms.
• Collaborate with power systems, software, and product teams.
• Produce technical documentation outlining control design and performance.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Systems, Control Systems, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of power electronics and utility-scale power systems.
• Experience with grid-forming, grid-following, or microgrid control strategies.
• Hands-on experience with the Texas Instruments (TI) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) i.e C2000 and relevant software tools i.e Code Composer Studio(CCS).
• Experience designing or analyzing control systems for inverter-based resources i.e inverter firmware development using interrupts etc.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and/or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with grid-forming, grid-following, or microgrid control strategies implementation using hierarchical control.
• Familiarity with wide-bandgap (WBG) devices and inverter hardware considerations.
• Exposure to firmware or hardware-software interface constraints for power electronics.
• Experience translating academic research into applied or industry-focused outcomes.
• Interest in grid modernization, renewable integration, and decarbonization of the electric power system.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive residency stipend
• Housing relocation support for the duration of the program
• Direct mentorship from industry-leading research scientists and engineers
• Access to Alphabet-scale compute and resources

About the company

Tapestry is a group within Google working to build the AI-powered electric grid. Originally born at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory, it brings together experts in energy, AI, software engineering, and products.