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About the Team
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division develops, adapts, and applies cutting-edge autonomy research to solve real-world problems on the foundation of physics-based modeling and simulation. Algorithmic areas of interest include AI/ML, controls theory, sensor signal processing (especially radar and EO/IR), tracking, optimization, and resource allocation. Application domains include: manned air platforms (e.g., the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment), unmanned air platforms, and space assets, primarily for the Air Force and Navy as well as DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The SAAM Group is seeking a Senior Researcher to research, design, develop, and implement a portfolio of capabilities to further our autonomy mission. You will participate in multi-disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses to plan and execute technical efforts, prepare reports & deliver talks for customers, contribute to proposal efforts, and develop innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems. Specifically, you will focus on innovating and applying AI/ML and other decision-making algorithms to develop autonomy capabilities, particularly in simulation.
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to successfully carry out research projects and make rapid progress with limited supervision. This position also requires skills in software development, oral communication, written communications, and peer leadership.
Interviews for this role will require an in-person or virtual presentation.
What you will do:
- Design, develop, and modify cutting-edge machine learning and other algorithms to conduct studies and form conclusions for autonomy and other challenges
- Create, expand, upgrade, and maintain algorithms in software
- Design, develop, validate, and manage large-scale simulations and simulation tools
- Contribute to comprehensive technical reports and presentations for government customers, articulating the implications of simulation findings on national security
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the Secret (S) level, for which US citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS +5 years’ experience, MS +3 years’ experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- Good programming skills in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB; preferably in Linux.
- Some experience or interest in at least two of the following: machine learning, algorithm development, modeling & simulation, optimization, controls, signal processing, tracking, electronic warfare, resource allocation.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Even better:
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with mission simulators such as AFSIM or NGTS or physics-based simulators such as XPatch or Crisp
- Experience with machine learning tasks such as image recognition, deep reinforcement learning, semantic segmentation, graph neural networks, and tools such as PyTorch, Tensorboard, and Ray.
- Experience writing proposals and/or giving briefings to both highly technical and less technical audiences
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $174,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division develops, adapts, and applies cutting-edge autonomy research to solve real-world problems on the foundation of physics-based modeling and simulation. Algorithmic areas of interest include AI/ML, controls theory, sensor signal processing (especially radar and EO/IR), tracking, optimization, and resource allocation. Application domains include: manned air platforms (e.g., the F-35 Joint Simulation Environment), unmanned air platforms, and space assets, primarily for the Air Force and Navy as well as DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The SAAM Group is seeking a Senior Researcher to research, design, develop, and implement a portfolio of capabilities to further our autonomy mission. You will participate in multi-disciplinary teams spread across multiple STR campuses to plan and execute technical efforts, prepare reports & deliver talks for customers, contribute to proposal efforts, and develop innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems. Specifically, you will focus on innovating and applying AI/ML and other decision-making algorithms to develop autonomy capabilities, particularly in simulation.
A successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to successfully carry out research projects and make rapid progress with limited supervision. This position also requires skills in software development, oral communication, written communications, and peer leadership.
Interviews for this role will require an in-person or virtual presentation.
What you will do:
- Design, develop, and modify cutting-edge machine learning and other algorithms to conduct studies and form conclusions for autonomy and other challenges
- Create, expand, upgrade, and maintain algorithms in software
- Design, develop, validate, and manage large-scale simulations and simulation tools
- Contribute to comprehensive technical reports and presentations for government customers, articulating the implications of simulation findings on national security
Who you are:
- This position requires the ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the Secret (S) level, for which US citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- BS +5 years’ experience, MS +3 years’ experience, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- Good programming skills in one or more scientific programming languages, such as C/C++, Python, or MATLAB; preferably in Linux.
- Some experience or interest in at least two of the following: machine learning, algorithm development, modeling & simulation, optimization, controls, signal processing, tracking, electronic warfare, resource allocation.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Even better:
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field
- Experience with mission simulators such as AFSIM or NGTS or physics-based simulators such as XPatch or Crisp
- Experience with machine learning tasks such as image recognition, deep reinforcement learning, semantic segmentation, graph neural networks, and tools such as PyTorch, Tensorboard, and Ray.
- Experience writing proposals and/or giving briefings to both highly technical and less technical audiences
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $174,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. We have a particular focus on airborne/surface/space based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. We work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns, and next generation technology components. Specific technical areas include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, autonomous systems, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation (M&S) to analyze system capabilities, develop enabling algorithms, and take these integrated systems through test. We focus on the capabilities and limitations of ground, air, surface, and space sensing and counter sensing platforms and the resource management of these assets to assure the survivability of US air and space assets. SAAM also leverages the emerging use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in uncrewed systems and techniques to collect, fuse, and understand sensor data across full systems of systems to assure mission success. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses, including algorithms, processing chains, and scenarios to inform and deploy onto both prototype demonstration systems & operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The SAAM group is seeking a Researcher to join high-performing teams conducting large scale simulations and analysis to inform critical national security decisions. You will work with scientists and engineers to design mission-relevant scenarios, extend and modify complex simulation frameworks, and extract actionable insights from simulation results. This role requires both hands-on technical development—coding new capabilities and integrating models—and analytical thinking to interpret results and communicate findings to diverse audiences from program managers to senior leadership.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and modify large scale simulations using frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or similar defense simulation environments to model complex operational scenarios
- Code and integrate system components including sensors, communications, command & control, weapons, and threat models using multiple programming languages including C++, Python, and MATLAB
- Design mission-relevant scenarios and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging capabilities in representative operational environments
- Analyze simulation outputs to identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and make data-driven recommendations
- Present findings clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels, from engineers to executives
- Verify, validate, and test models and simulation frameworks to ensure fidelity and accuracy
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support program execution and related research and development projects
Who You Are:
- BS degree with 2+ years relevant experience, OR MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system performance analysis, mission planning, or capability assessment (e.g., large-scale defense simulations, multi-agent systems, discrete event simulation, or similar complex environments)
- Proficient in object-oriented programming with demonstrated experience in at least two of: C/C++, Python, MATLAB
- Demonstrated ability to develop, modify, or extend simulation models or analysis tools—not just running pre-built scenarios, but creating new capabilities
- Strong analytical skills with ability to critically evaluate data, identify insights, and draw defensible conclusions
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
- Hands-on experience with large-scale defense simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or comparable platforms, including scenario development and model integration
- 3+ years of programming experience with complex simulation environments or open architecture systems
- Experience with modern software development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration, unit testing frameworks, and code reviews
- Background in systems analysis or operations research with coursework or experience in optimization, statistics, or decision analysis
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and system performance assessment methodologies
- Experience with algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar, EW, or remote sensing applications
- Track record of briefing senior technical or government leadership on study results and recommendations
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $138,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. We have a particular focus on airborne/surface/space based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. We work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns, and next generation technology components. Specific technical areas include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, autonomous systems, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation (M&S) to analyze system capabilities, develop enabling algorithms, and take these integrated systems through test. We focus on the capabilities and limitations of ground, air, surface, and space sensing and counter sensing platforms and the resource management of these assets to assure the survivability of US air and space assets. SAAM also leverages the emerging use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in uncrewed systems and techniques to collect, fuse, and understand sensor data across full systems of systems to assure mission success. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses, including algorithms, processing chains, and scenarios to inform and deploy onto both prototype demonstration systems & operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The SAAM group is seeking a Researcher to join high-performing teams conducting large scale simulations and analysis to inform critical national security decisions. You will work with scientists and engineers to design mission-relevant scenarios, extend and modify complex simulation frameworks, and extract actionable insights from simulation results. This role requires both hands-on technical development—coding new capabilities and integrating models—and analytical thinking to interpret results and communicate findings to diverse audiences from program managers to senior leadership.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and modify large scale simulations using frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or similar defense simulation environments to model complex operational scenarios
- Code and integrate system components including sensors, communications, command & control, weapons, and threat models using multiple programming languages including C++, Python, and MATLAB
- Design mission-relevant scenarios and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging capabilities in representative operational environments
- Analyze simulation outputs to identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and make data-driven recommendations
- Present findings clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels, from engineers to executives
- Verify, validate, and test models and simulation frameworks to ensure fidelity and accuracy
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support program execution and related research and development projects
Who You Are:
- BS degree with 2+ years relevant experience, OR MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system performance analysis, mission planning, or capability assessment (e.g., large-scale defense simulations, multi-agent systems, discrete event simulation, or similar complex environments)
- Proficient in object-oriented programming with demonstrated experience in at least two of: C/C++, Python, MATLAB
- Demonstrated ability to develop, modify, or extend simulation models or analysis tools—not just running pre-built scenarios, but creating new capabilities
- Strong analytical skills with ability to critically evaluate data, identify insights, and draw defensible conclusions
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
- Hands-on experience with large-scale defense simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or comparable platforms, including scenario development and model integration
- 3+ years of programming experience with complex simulation environments or open architecture systems
- Experience with modern software development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration, unit testing frameworks, and code reviews
- Background in systems analysis or operations research with coursework or experience in optimization, statistics, or decision analysis
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and system performance assessment methodologies
- Experience with algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar, EW, or remote sensing applications
- Track record of briefing senior technical or government leadership on study results and recommendations
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $138,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
About the Team:
The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. We have a particular focus on airborne/surface/space based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. We work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns, and next generation technology components. Specific technical areas include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, autonomous systems, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.
The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation (M&S) to analyze system capabilities, develop enabling algorithms, and take these integrated systems through test. We focus on the capabilities and limitations of ground, air, surface, and space sensing and counter sensing platforms and the resource management of these assets to assure the survivability of US air and space assets. SAAM also leverages the emerging use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in uncrewed systems and techniques to collect, fuse, and understand sensor data across full systems of systems to assure mission success. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses, including algorithms, processing chains, and scenarios to inform and deploy onto both prototype demonstration systems & operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs.
The Role:
The SAAM group is seeking a Researcher to join high-performing teams conducting large scale simulations and analysis to inform critical national security decisions. You will work with scientists and engineers to design mission-relevant scenarios, extend and modify complex simulation frameworks, and extract actionable insights from simulation results. This role requires both hands-on technical development—coding new capabilities and integrating models—and analytical thinking to interpret results and communicate findings to diverse audiences from program managers to senior leadership.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and modify large scale simulations using frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or similar defense simulation environments to model complex operational scenarios
- Code and integrate system components including sensors, communications, command & control, weapons, and threat models using multiple programming languages including C++, Python, and MATLAB
- Design mission-relevant scenarios and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging capabilities in representative operational environments
- Analyze simulation outputs to identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and make data-driven recommendations
- Present findings clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels, from engineers to executives
- Verify, validate, and test models and simulation frameworks to ensure fidelity and accuracy
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support program execution and related research and development projects
Who You Are:
- BS degree with 2+ years relevant experience, OR MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
- Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system performance analysis, mission planning, or capability assessment (e.g., large-scale defense simulations, multi-agent systems, discrete event simulation, or similar complex environments)
- Proficient in object-oriented programming with demonstrated experience in at least two of: C/C++, Python, MATLAB
- Demonstrated ability to develop, modify, or extend simulation models or analysis tools—not just running pre-built scenarios, but creating new capabilities
- Strong analytical skills with ability to critically evaluate data, identify insights, and draw defensible conclusions
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance
Even Better:
- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
- Hands-on experience with large-scale defense simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or comparable platforms, including scenario development and model integration
- 3+ years of programming experience with complex simulation environments or open architecture systems
- Experience with modern software development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration, unit testing frameworks, and code reviews
- Background in systems analysis or operations research with coursework or experience in optimization, statistics, or decision analysis
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and system performance assessment methodologies
- Experience with algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar, EW, or remote sensing applications
- Track record of briefing senior technical or government leadership on study results and recommendations
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $138,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
Ready to apply?
Apply to STR
Senior Manager CRR & FTR Trading, Market Optimization & Trading
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What The Role Is
Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Optimization & Trading, the Manager of CRR & FTR Trading is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing Clearway’s congestion management strategies through active participation in ERCOT and CAISO’s Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) and Day-Ahead markets and the PJM Financial Transmission Right (FTR). This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and monetizing congestion opportunities while managing the company’s nodal risk and basis exposure across its generation portfolio. This role will also be tasked with developing hedging and risk management strategies across other parts of the portfolio. The position requires strong analytical, modeling, risk management, and trading skills to inform commercial decisions and support portfolio optimization within a rapidly expanding renewables platform.
What You'll Be Doing
CRR / FTR Trading & Position Management
- Develop and execute CRR, FTR, and congestion trading strategies to hedge and optimize portfolio congestion risk across ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM.
- Analyze historical and forecasted congestion patterns to identify trading opportunities in monthly and annual CRR auctions.
- Manage portfolio-level exposure to nodal price risk through CRR / FTR acquisitions, sales, and virtual positions.
- Support the Real-Time and Day-Ahead MOT team with congestion insights and locational pricing forecasts.
- Collaborate with Market Fundamentals, Asset Management, and Origination to align CRR strategies with commercial hedging and offtake structures.
- Monitor project-level financial performance tied to congestion costs, basis exposure, and hedge efficiency.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track CRR positions, portfolio exposure, and P&L attribution.
Analytics & Modeling
- Utilize power flow and production cost modeling software (e.g., Dayzer and PROMOD) to forecast congestion and simulate transmission constraints.
- Coordinate with Fundamentals and Analytics teams to enhance modeling of nodal prices, transmission outages, and topology changes.
- Leverage programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Power BI to automate congestion analytics and scenario back-testing.
- Research regulatory filings, transmission plans, and outage schedules to anticipate market shifts.
Market Fundamentals
- Conduct an in-depth analysis of ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO’s transmission topology, load growth, and renewable generation trends.
- Monitor weather, outage, and project interconnection developments that impact congestion patterns.
- Communicate congestion forecasts and market insights to internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks.
Risk & Energy Market Strategy
- Develop portfolio risk limits and maintain portfolio-level risk metrics accounting for cross-market correlations in energy, congestion, and REC prices.
- Review forward market price volatility curves and correlation assumptions for stochastic risk modeling.
- Facilitate trading strategy performance benchmarking and establishing risk limits.
- Develop and apply portfolio optimization techniques to drive hedge strategy decisions while balancing the risk-adjusted revenue of Clearway’s renewable assets. Hedging strategies include DART optimization, CRR/FTRs, term hedge, and PPA transactions. Perform daily and weekly portfolio assessments to identify opportunities to maximize portfolio profit opportunities and identify risks.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
- Ensure CRR/FTR trading activities comply with corporate and project-level risk policies, market rules, and Market protocols. • Work closely with Risk, Accounting, and Settlements to reconcile positions, P&L, and collateral management.
- Maintain compliance documentation and participate in periodic audits.
Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Partner with Market Fundamentals, Origination, Development, and Asset Management teams to incorporate CRR/FTR and congestion considerations into project siting and contracting decisions.
- Provide market intelligence and due diligence support for M&A transactions, new developments, and repower evaluations.
- May impact departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- 6-10 years of power market experience, with at least 2+ years directly in CRR, FTR, nodal, or virtual trading.
- Experience using ERCOT and CAISO CRR auction tools, Dayzer, UPLAN, or similar transmission models.
- Prior experience in energy trading, asset optimization, or market analytics required.
- Ability to construct power fundamental models for pricing, load, generation, flow, and outages using various methodologies
- Ability to build Quant Lib utilizing stochastic calculus and Option Models for deal valuation.
- Deep understanding of ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM market design, CRR/FTR auction processes, transmission planning, and nodal pricing. Dayzer experience is required.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical results into commercial strategy.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Familiarity with congestion and risk management strategies for renewable and storage assets.
- Highly proficient in developing predictive models using mathematical and statistical methods to identify, analyze, and mitigate energy market risks with an understanding of option valuation and Greeks.
What Would Be Nice
- Advanced degree preferred
- Advanced skills in Python, R, or SQL strongly preferred
- Familiarity with battery, wind, or solar congestion profiles is a plus.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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Apply to Clearway Energy
Senior Manager CRR & FTR Trading, Market Optimization & Trading
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What The Role Is
Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Optimization & Trading, the Manager of CRR & FTR Trading is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing Clearway’s congestion management strategies through active participation in ERCOT and CAISO’s Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) and Day-Ahead markets and the PJM Financial Transmission Right (FTR). This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and monetizing congestion opportunities while managing the company’s nodal risk and basis exposure across its generation portfolio. This role will also be tasked with developing hedging and risk management strategies across other parts of the portfolio. The position requires strong analytical, modeling, risk management, and trading skills to inform commercial decisions and support portfolio optimization within a rapidly expanding renewables platform.
What You'll Be Doing
CRR / FTR Trading & Position Management
- Develop and execute CRR, FTR, and congestion trading strategies to hedge and optimize portfolio congestion risk across ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM.
- Analyze historical and forecasted congestion patterns to identify trading opportunities in monthly and annual CRR auctions.
- Manage portfolio-level exposure to nodal price risk through CRR / FTR acquisitions, sales, and virtual positions.
- Support the Real-Time and Day-Ahead MOT team with congestion insights and locational pricing forecasts.
- Collaborate with Market Fundamentals, Asset Management, and Origination to align CRR strategies with commercial hedging and offtake structures.
- Monitor project-level financial performance tied to congestion costs, basis exposure, and hedge efficiency.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track CRR positions, portfolio exposure, and P&L attribution.
Analytics & Modeling
- Utilize power flow and production cost modeling software (e.g., Dayzer and PROMOD) to forecast congestion and simulate transmission constraints.
- Coordinate with Fundamentals and Analytics teams to enhance modeling of nodal prices, transmission outages, and topology changes.
- Leverage programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Power BI to automate congestion analytics and scenario back-testing.
- Research regulatory filings, transmission plans, and outage schedules to anticipate market shifts.
Market Fundamentals
- Conduct in-depth analysis of ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO’s transmission topology, load growth, and renewable generation trends.
- Monitor weather, outage, and project interconnection developments that impact congestion patterns.
- Communicate congestion forecasts and market insights to internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks.
Risk & Energy Market Strategy
- Develop portfolio risk limits and maintain portfolio-level risk metrics accounting for cross-market correlations in energy, congestion, and REC prices.
- Review forward market price volatility curves and correlation assumptions for stochastic risk modeling.
- Facilitate trading strategy performance benchmarking and establishing risk limits.
- Develop and apply portfolio optimization techniques to drive hedge strategy decisions while balancing the risk-adjusted revenue of Clearway’s renewable assets. Hedging strategies include DART optimization, CRR/FTRs, term hedge, and PPA transactions. Perform daily and weekly portfolio assessments to identify opportunities to maximize portfolio profit opportunities and identify risks.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
- Ensure CRR/FTR trading activities comply with corporate and project-level risk policies, market rules, and Market protocols. • Work closely with Risk, Accounting, and Settlements to reconcile positions, P&L, and collateral management.
- Maintain compliance documentation and participate in periodic audits.
Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Partner with Market Fundamentals, Origination, Development, and Asset Management teams to incorporate CRR/FTR and congestion considerations into project siting and contracting decisions.
- Provide market intelligence and due diligence support for M&A transactions, new developments, and repower evaluations.
- May impact departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- 6-10 years of power market experience, with at least 2+ years directly in CRR, FTR, nodal, or virtual trading.
- Experience using ERCOT and CAISO CRR auction tools, Dayzer, UPLAN, or similar transmission models.
- Prior experience in energy trading, asset optimization, or market analytics required.
- Ability to construct power fundamental models for pricing, load, generation, flow, and outages using various methodologies
- Ability to build Quant Lib utilizing stochastic calculus and Option Models for deal valuation.
- Deep understanding of ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM market design, CRR/FTR auction processes, transmission planning, and nodal pricing. Dayzer experience is required.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical results into commercial strategy.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Familiarity with congestion and risk management strategies for renewable and storage assets.
- Highly proficient in developing predictive models using mathematical and statistical methods to identify, analyze, and mitigate energy market risks with an understanding of option valuation and Greeks.
What Would Be Nice
- Advanced degree preferred
- Advanced skills in Python, R, or SQL strongly preferred
- Familiarity with battery, wind, or solar congestion profiles is a plus.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
#LI-Hybrid
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Clearway Energy
Senior Manager CRR & FTR Trading, Market Optimization & Trading
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What The Role Is
Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Optimization & Trading, the Manager of CRR & FTR Trading is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing Clearway’s congestion management strategies through active participation in ERCOT and CAISO’s Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) and Day-Ahead markets and the PJM Financial Transmission Right (FTR). This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and monetizing congestion opportunities while managing the company’s nodal risk and basis exposure across its generation portfolio. This role will also be tasked with developing hedging and risk management strategies across other parts of the portfolio. The position requires strong analytical, modeling, risk management, and trading skills to inform commercial decisions and support portfolio optimization within a rapidly expanding renewables platform.
What You'll Be Doing
CRR / FTR Trading & Position Management
- Develop and execute CRR, FTR, and congestion trading strategies to hedge and optimize portfolio congestion risk across ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM.
- Analyze historical and forecasted congestion patterns to identify trading opportunities in monthly and annual CRR auctions.
- Manage portfolio-level exposure to nodal price risk through CRR / FTR acquisitions, sales, and virtual positions.
- Support the Real-Time and Day-Ahead MOT team with congestion insights and locational pricing forecasts.
- Collaborate with Market Fundamentals, Asset Management, and Origination to align CRR strategies with commercial hedging and offtake structures.
- Monitor project-level financial performance tied to congestion costs, basis exposure, and hedge efficiency.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track CRR positions, portfolio exposure, and P&L attribution.
Analytics & Modeling
- Utilize power flow and production cost modeling software (e.g., Dayzer and PROMOD) to forecast congestion and simulate transmission constraints.
- Coordinate with Fundamentals and Analytics teams to enhance modeling of nodal prices, transmission outages, and topology changes.
- Leverage programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Power BI to automate congestion analytics and scenario back-testing.
- Research regulatory filings, transmission plans, and outage schedules to anticipate market shifts.
Market Fundamentals
- Conduct in-depth analysis of ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO’s transmission topology, load growth, and renewable generation trends.
- Monitor weather, outage, and project interconnection developments that impact congestion patterns.
- Communicate congestion forecasts and market insights to internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks.
Risk & Energy Market Strategy
- Develop portfolio risk limits and maintain portfolio-level risk metrics accounting for cross-market correlations in energy, congestion, and REC prices.
- Review forward market price volatility curves and correlation assumptions for stochastic risk modeling.
- Facilitate trading strategy performance benchmarking and establishing risk limits.
- Develop and apply portfolio optimization techniques to drive hedge strategy decisions while balancing the risk-adjusted revenue of Clearway’s renewable assets. Hedging strategies include DART optimization, CRR/FTRs, term hedge, and PPA transactions. Perform daily and weekly portfolio assessments to identify opportunities to maximize portfolio profit opportunities and identify risks.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
- Ensure CRR/FTR trading activities comply with corporate and project-level risk policies, market rules, and Market protocols. • Work closely with Risk, Accounting, and Settlements to reconcile positions, P&L, and collateral management.
- Maintain compliance documentation and participate in periodic audits.
Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Partner with Market Fundamentals, Origination, Development, and Asset Management teams to incorporate CRR/FTR and congestion considerations into project siting and contracting decisions.
- Provide market intelligence and due diligence support for M&A transactions, new developments, and repower evaluations.
- May impact departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- 6-10 years of power market experience, with at least 2+ years directly in CRR, FTR, nodal, or virtual trading.
- Experience using ERCOT and CAISO CRR auction tools, Dayzer, UPLAN, or similar transmission models.
- Prior experience in energy trading, asset optimization, or market analytics required.
- Ability to construct power fundamental models for pricing, load, generation, flow, and outages using various methodologies
- Ability to build Quant Lib utilizing stochastic calculus and Option Models for deal valuation.
- Deep understanding of ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM market design, CRR/FTR auction processes, transmission planning, and nodal pricing. Dayzer experience is required.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical results into commercial strategy.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Familiarity with congestion and risk management strategies for renewable and storage assets.
- Highly proficient in developing predictive models using mathematical and statistical methods to identify, analyze, and mitigate energy market risks with an understanding of option valuation and Greeks.
What Would Be Nice
- Advanced degree preferred
- Advanced skills in Python, R, or SQL strongly preferred
- Familiarity with battery, wind, or solar congestion profiles is a plus.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
#LI-Hybrid
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Clearway Energy
Senior Manager CRR & FTR Trading, Market Optimization & Trading
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What The Role Is
Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Optimization & Trading, the Manager of CRR & FTR Trading is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing Clearway’s congestion management strategies through active participation in ERCOT and CAISO’s Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) and Day-Ahead markets and the PJM Financial Transmission Right (FTR). This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and monetizing congestion opportunities while managing the company’s nodal risk and basis exposure across its generation portfolio. This role will also be tasked with developing hedging and risk management strategies across other parts of the portfolio. The position requires strong analytical, modeling, risk management, and trading skills to inform commercial decisions and support portfolio optimization within a rapidly expanding renewables platform.
What You'll Be Doing
CRR / FTR Trading & Position Management
- Develop and execute CRR, FTR, and congestion trading strategies to hedge and optimize portfolio congestion risk across ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM.
- Analyze historical and forecasted congestion patterns to identify trading opportunities in monthly and annual CRR auctions.
- Manage portfolio-level exposure to nodal price risk through CRR / FTR acquisitions, sales, and virtual positions.
- Support the Real-Time and Day-Ahead MOT team with congestion insights and locational pricing forecasts.
- Collaborate with Market Fundamentals, Asset Management, and Origination to align CRR strategies with commercial hedging and offtake structures.
- Monitor project-level financial performance tied to congestion costs, basis exposure, and hedge efficiency.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track CRR positions, portfolio exposure, and P&L attribution.
Analytics & Modeling
- Utilize power flow and production cost modeling software (e.g., Dayzer and PROMOD) to forecast congestion and simulate transmission constraints.
- Coordinate with Fundamentals and Analytics teams to enhance modeling of nodal prices, transmission outages, and topology changes.
- Leverage programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Power BI to automate congestion analytics and scenario back-testing.
- Research regulatory filings, transmission plans, and outage schedules to anticipate market shifts.
Market Fundamentals
- Conduct in-depth analysis of ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO’s transmission topology, load growth, and renewable generation trends.
- Monitor weather, outage, and project interconnection developments that impact congestion patterns.
- Communicate congestion forecasts and market insights to internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks.
Risk & Energy Market Strategy
- Develop portfolio risk limits and maintain portfolio-level risk metrics accounting for cross-market correlations in energy, congestion, and REC prices.
- Review forward market price volatility curves and correlation assumptions for stochastic risk modeling.
- Facilitate trading strategy performance benchmarking and establishing risk limits.
- Develop and apply portfolio optimization techniques to drive hedge strategy decisions while balancing the risk-adjusted revenue of Clearway’s renewable assets. Hedging strategies include DART optimization, CRR/FTRs, term hedge, and PPA transactions. Perform daily and weekly portfolio assessments to identify opportunities to maximize portfolio profit opportunities and identify risks.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
- Ensure CRR/FTR trading activities comply with corporate and project-level risk policies, market rules, and Market protocols. • Work closely with Risk, Accounting, and Settlements to reconcile positions, P&L, and collateral management.
- Maintain compliance documentation and participate in periodic audits.
Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Partner with Market Fundamentals, Origination, Development, and Asset Management teams to incorporate CRR/FTR and congestion considerations into project siting and contracting decisions.
- Provide market intelligence and due diligence support for M&A transactions, new developments, and repower evaluations.
- May impact departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- 6-10 years of power market experience, with at least 2+ years directly in CRR, FTR, nodal, or virtual trading.
- Experience using ERCOT and CAISO CRR auction tools, Dayzer, UPLAN, or similar transmission models.
- Prior experience in energy trading, asset optimization, or market analytics required.
- Ability to construct power fundamental models for pricing, load, generation, flow, and outages using various methodologies
- Ability to build Quant Lib utilizing stochastic calculus and Option Models for deal valuation.
- Deep understanding of ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM market design, CRR/FTR auction processes, transmission planning, and nodal pricing. Dayzer experience is required.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical results into commercial strategy.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Familiarity with congestion and risk management strategies for renewable and storage assets.
- Highly proficient in developing predictive models using mathematical and statistical methods to identify, analyze, and mitigate energy market risks with an understanding of option valuation and Greeks.
What Would Be Nice
- Advanced degree preferred
- Advanced skills in Python, R, or SQL strongly preferred
- Familiarity with battery, wind, or solar congestion profiles is a plus.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
#LI-Hybrid
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Clearway Energy
Senior Manager CRR & FTR Trading, Market Optimization & Trading
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What The Role Is
Reporting to the Senior Director, Market Optimization & Trading, the Manager of CRR & FTR Trading is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing Clearway’s congestion management strategies through active participation in ERCOT and CAISO’s Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) and Day-Ahead markets and the PJM Financial Transmission Right (FTR). This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and monetizing congestion opportunities while managing the company’s nodal risk and basis exposure across its generation portfolio. This role will also be tasked with developing hedging and risk management strategies across other parts of the portfolio. The position requires strong analytical, modeling, risk management, and trading skills to inform commercial decisions and support portfolio optimization within a rapidly expanding renewables platform.
What You'll Be Doing
CRR / FTR Trading & Position Management
- Develop and execute CRR, FTR, and congestion trading strategies to hedge and optimize portfolio congestion risk across ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM.
- Analyze historical and forecasted congestion patterns to identify trading opportunities in monthly and annual CRR auctions.
- Manage portfolio-level exposure to nodal price risk through CRR / FTR acquisitions, sales, and virtual positions.
- Support the Real-Time and Day-Ahead MOT team with congestion insights and locational pricing forecasts.
- Collaborate with Market Fundamentals, Asset Management, and Origination to align CRR strategies with commercial hedging and offtake structures.
- Monitor project-level financial performance tied to congestion costs, basis exposure, and hedge efficiency.
- Maintain dashboards and reporting tools to track CRR positions, portfolio exposure, and P&L attribution.
Analytics & Modeling
- Utilize power flow and production cost modeling software (e.g., Dayzer and PROMOD) to forecast congestion and simulate transmission constraints.
- Coordinate with Fundamentals and Analytics teams to enhance modeling of nodal prices, transmission outages, and topology changes.
- Leverage programming tools such as Python, R, SQL, and Power BI to automate congestion analytics and scenario back-testing.
- Research regulatory filings, transmission plans, and outage schedules to anticipate market shifts.
Market Fundamentals
- Conduct in-depth analysis of ERCOT, PJM, and CAISO’s transmission topology, load growth, and renewable generation trends.
- Monitor weather, outage, and project interconnection developments that impact congestion patterns.
- Communicate congestion forecasts and market insights to internal stakeholders, including senior management and trading desks.
Risk & Energy Market Strategy
- Develop portfolio risk limits and maintain portfolio-level risk metrics accounting for cross-market correlations in energy, congestion, and REC prices.
- Review forward market price volatility curves and correlation assumptions for stochastic risk modeling.
- Facilitate trading strategy performance benchmarking and establishing risk limits.
- Develop and apply portfolio optimization techniques to drive hedge strategy decisions while balancing the risk-adjusted revenue of Clearway’s renewable assets. Hedging strategies include DART optimization, CRR/FTRs, term hedge, and PPA transactions. Perform daily and weekly portfolio assessments to identify opportunities to maximize portfolio profit opportunities and identify risks.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
- Ensure CRR/FTR trading activities comply with corporate and project-level risk policies, market rules, and Market protocols. • Work closely with Risk, Accounting, and Settlements to reconcile positions, P&L, and collateral management.
- Maintain compliance documentation and participate in periodic audits.
Collaboration & Commercial Support
- Partner with Market Fundamentals, Origination, Development, and Asset Management teams to incorporate CRR/FTR and congestion considerations into project siting and contracting decisions.
- Provide market intelligence and due diligence support for M&A transactions, new developments, and repower evaluations.
- May impact departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- 6-10 years of power market experience, with at least 2+ years directly in CRR, FTR, nodal, or virtual trading.
- Experience using ERCOT and CAISO CRR auction tools, Dayzer, UPLAN, or similar transmission models.
- Prior experience in energy trading, asset optimization, or market analytics required.
- Ability to construct power fundamental models for pricing, load, generation, flow, and outages using various methodologies
- Ability to build Quant Lib utilizing stochastic calculus and Option Models for deal valuation.
- Deep understanding of ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM market design, CRR/FTR auction processes, transmission planning, and nodal pricing. Dayzer experience is required.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical results into commercial strategy.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Familiarity with congestion and risk management strategies for renewable and storage assets.
- Highly proficient in developing predictive models using mathematical and statistical methods to identify, analyze, and mitigate energy market risks with an understanding of option valuation and Greeks.
What Would Be Nice
- Advanced degree preferred
- Advanced skills in Python, R, or SQL strongly preferred
- Familiarity with battery, wind, or solar congestion profiles is a plus.
Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).
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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together
Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
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