Power Electronics/Electrical Engineer (Junior to Mid-Level, 0-10 Yrs Experience) - $80K

RCT Systems

Baltimore, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Broadband, Business Development, Cadence, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Electronics, Government, Microcontroller, Patents, Printed Circuit Board Design, Prototyping, Regulatory Compliance, Semiconductors, Software Development, Technology White Papers, Testing, Topology, United States Department of Defense (DoD)
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
1 day ago

ResponsibilitiesDesign and test WBG- (SiC or GaN) based power electronic converter topologies including active rectifiers, isolated DC-DC converters, solid-state-transformers, and high-speed motor drivesDesign and test power electronic converter digital control algorithmsDevelop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) or real-time (RT) test setupsDesign and test systems based on WBG semiconductor modules ranging from 1.2 kV to 10 kVMid-Level Engineers May Also Expect ToLead cross-functional teams to develop solid-state power conversion systemsProvide technical input into business development activitiesCreate, review, and issue prototype and production level test procedures and test plansWrite and/or review EE focused patents, whitepapers, and technical conference/journal articlesMentor junior EngineersMinimum RequirementsUnited States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictionsBS in electrical engineering, computer science, or related major required; graduate work is acceptable in lieu of some work experienceAbility to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearanceCandidates with strengths in some of the following areas are highly encouraged to apply:Identifying, selecting, modeling, analyzing, and designing various AC and DC power conversion topologiesMedium voltage power distribution and solid-state-transformers (SST)Selection or design of magnetics for power electronics converters, particularly for higher voltage switching applicationsHigh speed communications development with high performance FPGAsExperience programming various microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAsHands‑on experience with PLECS RT Box, Typhoon HIL, OPAL‑RT, or other Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platformsExperience with Altium (preferred), Cadence, KiCAD, or other PCB design softwareImmediate Requirements/Projects IncludeHigh Power SiC and Silicon power device design into converters/invertersMIL standards compliance (e.g., 461, 1399, 704)Multi‑level parallel/series connected bi‑directional AC‑DC and DC‑DC converters13.8 kV and 4160V grid interface power convertersGalvanically‑isolated DC‑DC convertersDesign of modular power converters ranging from 10 kW to 500 kW converters scalable to multiple MWsController‑Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (CHIL) and Power‑Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (PHIL) development of WBG‑based converter applicationsRCT Systems PSD supports hybrid (remote/in‑office) and flexible work schedules; however candidates must reside within (or be willing to relocate to) commuting distance of our Baltimore, MD facility.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision coverageGenerous PTO and Sick TimeLife InsuranceFlexible schedules availableRCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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