Designer

IDR, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full medical, vision, dental benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Designer to advance motor-controller circuitry for space applications. You will modify existing designs, develop power electronics, and implement signal-conditioning and ADC interfaces as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

The role emphasizes 5+ years in circuit design, hands-on motor-controller work, and experience with 3-phase inverters and PWM filtering, contributing to reliable, board-ready deliverables in aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of circuit design and electrical engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with motor-controller circuitry and power electronics.
• Experience with 3-phase inverter circuits, motor outputs, current sensing, and PWM filtering.
• Experience with analog signal conditioning and ADC interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing motor-controller circuitry to meet environmental requirements for space applications.
• Design and update power electronics circuitry including 3-phase inverters, current sensing, and PWM filtering.
• Develop analog input and signal-conditioning circuits and support ADC interface integration.
• Evaluate and update input power circuitry including inrush protection and EMI filtering.
• Produce and maintain schematics and electrical design documentation; support PCB/assembly changes.

Skills

Circuit design

Power electronics

Motor control hardware

3-phase inverter circuits

Analog circuit design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

IDR is seeking a Designer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Durham, NC. In this role, you’ll focus on circuit design and analysis supporting an advanced motor-controller system within the aerospace/space engineering domain. You’ll help evolve an existing design to meet more demanding environmental requirements while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver updated schematics and board-ready deliverables.

Position Overview for the Designer

• Modify existing motor-controller circuitry to meet more demanding environmental requirements for space applications
• Design and update power electronics circuitry including 3-phase inverters, current sensing, and PWM filtering
• Develop analog input and signal-conditioning circuits (op-amp scaling/filtering) and support ADC interface integration
• Evaluate and update input power circuitry including inrush protection and EMI filtering
• Produce and maintain schematics and electrical design documentation and support updated PWB/PWA efforts after circuit changes

Requirements for the Designer

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in circuit design and electrical engineering with a strong analytical approach
• Hands-on experience designing or modifying motor controller circuitry, including power electronics and motor-control hardware
• Experience with 3-phase inverter circuits, motor outputs, current sensing, and PWM filtering
• Experience with analog circuit design including op-amp signal conditioning, resolver feedback/ADC interfaces, and EEE component selection for reliability and lifecycle considerations

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.