Chief Engineer - Advanced Computing Grid

Eaton’s corporate Research Labs team is seeking a Chief Engineer to support Computational Methods (e.g. Quantum Computing), Technologies and Applications for Power Systems / Grid Intelligence.

This position can be based in one of the following locations within the US:
Golden, CO, Raleigh, NC, or Menomonee Falls, WI. Relocation assistance is available to Golden, CO only. Up to 25% travel is expected on average.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $154,000 - $225,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Create and define research and technology focused themes, participate in defining technology investment strategy and lead complex global technology realization programs on power systems for Energy Systems global portfolio.
• Work with Directors and Senior Managers across Eaton globally to define technical competencies and capabilities that will be required to support technology strategy, including defining and/or refining lab technical capabilities and requirements and working with leadership team to attract technical talent.
• Create emerging Energy Systems research programs based on breakthrough technologies necessary for energy transition, reliability, and efficiency through exploration and early adoption of “Advanced Computing for Grid Applications” technologies and tools.
• Further advance state of the art energy and power systems as well as to identify and develop commercialization opportunities with Eaton’s diverse global businesses.
• Own technical leadership through Advanced Computing for Grid and Grid-connected Energy Systems Applications, develop roadmaps and support collaboration with multi-disciplinary globally distributed teams.
• Identify program/project risks and influence key stakeholders to make pivot/persevere/kill decisions.
• Influence, resolve, and communicate major changes in projects or program achievements to cross functional teams across all levels.
• As a recognized global authority in advanced computing for grid applications and power system intelligent applications, you will coordinate and influence the research focus of partnering university consortiums and national lab initiatives.

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related programs from an accredited institution plus a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related programs from an accredited institution plus a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the research or power industry on computation related domain.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

• Experience working on government proposals, programs, or contracts within an organization.
• Strong experience as a Principal Investigator or Innovation Leader in a research/academic setting.
• Good experience with industry and business partners regarding product and application development.
• Experience with advanced computing for grid and energy systems application concepts (e.g., quantum-inspired algorithms, hybrid algorithm strategies).
• Familiarity with computation platforms (e.g., commercial quantum computation platforms, HPC), AI/ML or GPU based systems.

• Experience with power system real-time simulations, hardware-in-the-loop platforms, and advanced numerical methods for energy systems.
• Adaptable, eager to learn emerging technologies, and capable of bridging theory with practical implementation.
• Expertise in advanced computational methods for power systems (such as quantum-inspired algorithms and/or high‑performance computing).
• Extensive experience leading engineering groups and mentoring engineering talent to develop concepts and prototypes for demonstrations and productization.
• Extensive experience in developing proposals and winning government‑funded programs related to…