Power Electronics Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer for a contract role in Cambridge. The position involves designing power systems and conducting research. Candidates should have 5-7 years experience and a relevant degree. Active security clearance required. Opportunities for hybrid work may exist.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Power Systems Engineering or related fields.
• Active security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build power system architectures.
• Conduct research and testing of power management circuitry.
• Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.

Skills

Knowledge in power conversion

Designing and troubleshooting power electronics

Circuit simulation using SPICE

System modeling using MATLAB

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Overview

Senior Power Electronics Engineer. Contract 12+ months, 40 hours weekly. Onsite Cambridge, MA; possible hybrid. Active security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and build power system architectures.
• Conduct research, design, development, and testing of hardware such as miniature power conversion and management circuitry, distributed power architectures, and radiation hardened designs.
• Optimize system designs for reduced size, weight, and power.
• Design new products and develop technical specifications for production.
• Analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions and test hardware conformance to specifications.
• Develop and maintain effective internal/external relationships.
• Independently drive solutions to complex problems, develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear, and adapt to changes in requirements.
• Subject Matter Expert able to perform advanced architectures and designs for complex power electronics.
• Involved in business development and proposal activities.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Manage multi-disciplinary tasks with multiple engineers and effectively communicate status to project leadership and customers.
• Develop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineers; demonstrate strong organization, planning, and time management to achieve program goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge in at least one of: isolated/non-isolated dc/dc power conversion; rectification; inversion; battery management systems; motor controller design; system-level power distribution design; grounding/shielding and EMC design techniques.
• Designing and troubleshooting power electronics.
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Ability to perform circuit simulation using SPICE or other tools.
• System modeling and analysis using MATLAB, Simulink, or equivalent tools.
• Understanding of applied math and physics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write detailed documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

5-7 years of experience in Power Systems Engineering or related.