Huntsville, AL30+ days ago
What You'll Do Develop power electronics and systems using digital control Design circuits using OrCAD designer Design PCBs and complete PCB layouts using OrCAD designer Develop electronics packaging solutions for complex power electric boards Analyze controller/power converter solutions for permanent magnet electric machines Perform detailed system analyses to evaluate power semiconductor devices for target applications Define power semiconductors, optimize gate drivers and busbar designs Perform high voltage (up to 1,000 V) and high current (up to 1,000 A) experiments Validate the performance of the prototype for finalization of product Provide engineering support to production Assist in planning and testing new products for required compliance Document design reports, test results, and failure analysis Actively contribute to the company's continual improvement of internal processes What You Need BS in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of industry experience in electronics hardware design In-depth understanding and working knowledge of switching power converters Must be able to develop concepts and product designs that are on the cutting edge of technology in the areas of high current, high power (> 200 kW), low voltage, high efficiency/density, converter designs Have the ability to design AC-DC and DC-DC Converters Must be able to move from concept to architecture to design Have in depth knowledge of multiple conversion topologies (flyback, forward, push-pull, etc.) and the ability to simulate and model designs Familiarity with EDA tools Knowledge of PSPICE simulation tools Knowledge of OrCAD and Altium design tools Know how to develop test plans, procedures, and test solutions Understanding and working knowledge and characteristics of magnetics (including inductor/transformer modeling), magnetization inductance, magnetization current, leakage inductance, intra-winding and inter-winding capacitance, self-resonant frequency, characteristics and limitations of magnetic cores, core saturation, core loss, high frequency losses, core reset, winding techniques for optimization of desired magnetics, and design of current transformers Highly Desirable Competencies To excel in this position, an individual would benefit from the following competencies: Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) basics Electric power component procurement familiarity Printed circuit board manufacture, assembly and test processes Metallic and plastic materials machining processes Finish coating materials and processes Other Competencies Technical leadership experience Patents and publications Industry experience in Aerospace or Defense Salary and Pay Transparency Salary range for this position is between $87,000 and $165,000. Department: Engineering Reports to: VP of Engineering FLSA Status: Full Time, Regular, Salary, Exempt, At-Will This role is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Support (added to Sign-On Bonus if candidate is local) Who We Are LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is an aerospace power generation and electric propulsion design company that is committed to hiring the very best people to join our team.