Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics

Leonardo DRS; Bedford (Ville); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based environment

Flexible work hours

Wellness program

RRSP with company match

Professional development reimbursement

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics to join the Engineering Team in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The role focuses on the design, development and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment for high-reliability applications.

You will work with firmware teams, review customer specs, and support both new product development and legacy products. Strong experience in power electronics, schematics, and test data analysis is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
• P. Eng. designation and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
• Familiarity with military and commercial standards in electrical designs
• Experience reading schematics and engineering specs and troubleshooting
• Strong power electronics and power converter design fundamentals
• Ability to analyze, record and interpret test data for product acceptability
• Involvement in design, development, modification and analysis of electronics systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test switch-mode power conversion equipment ranging from 100W to 100kW
• Collaborate with firmware designers to define firmware/software requirements
• Provide technical support to customers for new and legacy products
• Review customer specifications and assist bids and proposals
• Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for projects
• Specify and evaluate supplier components and subsystems
• Support design-to-cost and design-for-manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to mitigate development risks
• Generate engineering documentation including specs, test procedures and reports
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to meet cost targets

Skills

Power electronics

Schematic reading

Test data analysis

Troubleshooting

PCB design

Prototype development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

P. Eng. designation

Tools

CAN

SPI

USB

I2C

RS485

RS232

Job description

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job description:

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Intermediate Electrical Engineer – Power Electronics is responsible for working with the Engineering Team on the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment.

As an Intermediate Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics, your main responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the design, development, and testing of switch-mode power conversion equipment in the 100W to 100kW power range
• Work closely with firmware designers to define project firmware/software requirements
• Provide technical assistance to customers in support of new product development and legacy product support as required
• Review customer specifications and requirements and assist in the generation of bids and proposals
• Provide budget, cost and schedule inputs for engineering projects and job assignments
• Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
• Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
• Develop prototypes to resolve key development risks
• Generate engineering documentation in support of design activities and customer requirements, including specifications, test procedures and reports, failure reports, design analysis, program progress reports, and configuration management inputs
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Program Management to achieve material and labour design-to-cost targets

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in electrical design in a light manufacturing environment
• P. Eng. designation, and eligible for registration with Engineers NS
• Familiarity with the application of military and commercial standards to electrical designs is required
• Experience reading schematics and engineering specs, with a strong ability to troubleshoot
• Demonstrated understanding and strong interests in power electronics and power converters design
• Demonstrated application of electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, testing procedures and related knowledge to construct and debug power electronics circuitry in relation to the design of power conversion equipment
• Strong ability to analyze, record, and interpret test data to determine product acceptability
• Involvement in the design, development, modification, and analysis of various electronics systems
• Supports engineering with a variety of complex engineering duties and/or hands on tasks
• Analyzes, records, and interprets test data to determine product acceptability. Recommends changes in method or installation specifications to simplify tests or reduce test times
• Multi-Layer Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design capabilities considered an asset
• Knowledge of CAN, SPI, USB, I2C, RS485, RS232 communication protocols to new product designs considered an asset

Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to participate in the design and development of DRS PPI’s next generation of power conversion equipment, using leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Industry leading wellness program including: Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  An exceptional mental health benefit
  Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including: Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.