Electrical Engineer Sr - Motion Control

pdc; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Device Corporation (PDC) in Bohemia, NY is seeking an experienced Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer to lead development of high-reliability analog and mixed-signal hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

You will design A/D and D/A circuits, power management, and sensor interfaces, mentor engineers, and work on radiation-tolerant designs for space missions. On-site only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Graduate Engineering degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience.
• Deep analog/mixed-signal design experience across A/D architectures (SAR, Flash, Sigma-Delta, Pipeline) and D/A (R-2R, current steering, DACs) with low noise and high dynamic range.
• Experience in power electronics/power management (Buck/Boost, LDO, Charge Pump, Inverters using MOSFET, IGBT, SiC and GaN components).
• ASIC design and verification using Cadence or Tanner tool suites.
• Space-level radiation tolerant/hardened design and rad test considerations.
• Sensors including LVDT, Synchro/Resolvers and Encoders.
• Control theory and matrix math including Z-domain; motor control simulation.
• Clark and Park transform theory.
• Thermal, electrical stress, worst-case, FMEA, tolerance, aging, and EMI considerations.
• Export-control compliant status (US Citizen/Green Card).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and support for Synchro/Resolver to Digital, A2D & D2A converters and BLDC motor driver/controller lines.
• Guide interdisciplinary engineering teams from requirements through production, addressing obsolescence where needed.
• Develop requirements from marketing/customer documents and pursue differentiating innovations.
• Coordinate design reviews, ensure DFM, and manage cross-group collaboration.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to talent growth and knowledge transfer.
• Support legacy products and evaluate vendor or outsource options based on performance and cost.
• Contribute to project plans, risk assessments, and scheduling to meet program goals.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal design

Power electronics

Cadence

LVDT/Resolvers

Control theory

Z-domain math

Thermal analysis

LT-Spice

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

LT-Spice

P-Spice

OrCAD

Allegro

PADS

Job description

For more than 60 years, Power Device Corporation (PDC) has been recognized as a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability Connectivity, Power, and Control solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space industries. Our dedication to supplying quality products, on-time delivery, and superior support, has contributed to the success of our customers and the critical missions they serve.

This position is 100% onsite at our Bohemia, NY location.

The compensation for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 annually based on experience.

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.

Position Summary

To continue to meet our customer's mission critical needs, PDC is seeking an Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer to join our dynamic, growing organization as a valued member of our team. The candidate needs experience in developing devices with active / passive signal converter & conditioning circuits and switching power control / driver circuits; designs are implemented either as a multi-chip & wire hermetically-sealed hybrids, or as SMT Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA’s).

Responsibilities

• Key role: Take primary technical leadership in the design and support of our Synchro / Resolver to Digital, DATEL A2D & D2A mixed signal converter product lines, and our switched-mode multi-phase Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) driver & controller product lines. This requires a deep understanding of analog / mixed signal analysis and design techniques to ensure device specifications are met with robust margin. You will guide an interdisciplinary Engineering team through the phases of product life cycle development from requirements, architecture, & detailed design, through to device verification, qualification, and manage the transition to production. Our legacy models require continuous obsolescence review and at times may need redesign to support our mil- aero customer base.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Graduate Engineering degree a plus.
• 7+ minimum years of experience
• Deep bench of Analog Circuit design experience in multiple A to D architectures (multiple pass SAR, Flash, Sigma Delta, Pipeline) and D to A (serial DACs, R2R, current steering, charge scaling). Experience should cover low noise and high dynamic range techniques, sample acquisition and hold circuits, Bandgap reference, Oscillators, Op-amps, Switched Capacitor Circuits, Active Filters, single ended & differential circuits, phase / frequency control loops and stability analysis. Comfort working both time & frequency domains a plus.
• Experience in power electronics / power management (Buck/Boost, LDO, Charge Pump, Inverters using MOSFET, IGBT, SiC and GaN Power devices.
• Analog / mixed signal ASIC design and verification using Cadence or Tanner tool suites.
• Experience with space-level radiation tolerant / hardened design, rad lot testing, ionizing radiation, single event upset and total dose analysis regarding component selection.
• Sensors, including LVDT, Synchro / Resolvers and Encoders.
• Control theory and Matrix mathematics including Z domain transform for digital control; Experience with Motor control simulation
• Clark and Park transform theory
• High level understanding of thermal, electrical stress, worst case, FMEA, tolerance, aging, and design for low EMI.
• Experience with CAD tools such as LT-Spice, P-Spice, OrCAD, Allegro, PADS.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card Holder due to Export control laws.

Essential Duties

• Develop clear requirements and specs from marketing / customer documents.
• Provide early customer interaction to guide requirements toward more realizable product.
• Distill large-scale designs down to their architectural elements, and develop unique, innovative analog and digital hardware design solutions. Consider & pursue patent application for differentiators that will help secure competitive advantage.
• Generate reports and present findings to the team throughout the review process. Facilitate DFM by coordinating teams of varied technical disciplines through a clearly defined design process. Co-ordinate technical reviews with other groups.
• Develop creative approaches that favorably optimize complex design tradeoffs for product cost, performance, feature set, time to market, and technical risk. Anticipate potential difficulties and develop alternative plans.
• Manage support and verification activities (thermal, electrical stress, worst-case, FMEA, tolerance, aging, and EMI analyses, performance simulations, and design verification) to ensure meeting all environmental requirements for the application.
• Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and identify the resources to progress from market requirement through product release. Identify risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate schedule / technical threats to the program.
• Contribute technical input, as well as material and labor cost estimates in support of winning tactical business opportunities and proposals.
• Mentor, coach, and train engineers to facilitate greater levels of technical and professional achievement.
• Support legacy product lines and resolve new product issues as they arise.
• Work across departments to lead vendor or engineering outsource selection decisions based on technical performance, risk and cost tradeoffs.
• Take the initiative to investigate and propose new method, process, technique, tool, component, or technology improvements for quality, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Conduct in-depth technical interviews and make hiring recommendations for capable and talented technical staff to grow an effective Engineering team.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This job description indicates, in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the ADA) expected of the incumbent. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as required.

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